SOCIETY & ANIMALS

metrics 2024

Illuminating the Philosophical and Political Dimensions of Animal Studies

Introduction

SOCIETY & ANIMALS is a distinguished journal published by BRILL that has been a vital platform for interdisciplinary research at the nexus of human-animal studies since its inception in 1993. With an ISSN of 1063-1119 and an E-ISSN of 1568-5306, this journal offers valuable insights into the philosophical, sociological, and political dimensions of human relationships with animals. It holds an impressive standing, ranked Q2 in the field of Philosophy, Q3 in Sociology and Political Science, and Q4 in Veterinary (miscellaneous) categories, demonstrating its diverse relevance across multiple disciplines. By bridging academic inquiries with contemporary societal issues, SOCIETY & ANIMALS facilitates an engaging dialogue among researchers, professionals, and students, encouraging a deeper understanding of our evolving interactions with the animal world. Although currently not an open-access journal, it remains an essential resource for scholarly work and continues to influence research trends within the realms it covers.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.17
Journal Impact Factor0.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.80
H-Index51
Journal IF Without Self0.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.07
Influence0.21
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life14.10
Citing Half Life14.00
JCI0.40
Total Documents774
WOS Total Citations804
SCIMAGO Total Citations1428
SCIMAGO SELF Citations135
Scopus Journal Rank0.17
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.39
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.66
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.75

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Philosophy in Arts and Humanities
Rank #166/806
Percentile 79.40
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #685/1466
Percentile 53.27
Quartile Q2
General Veterinary in Veterinary
Rank #108/194
Percentile 44.33
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIOLOGY
Rank 166/217
Percentile 23.70
Quartile Q4
VETERINARY SCIENCES
Rank 125/167
Percentile 25.40
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

SOCIOLOGY
Rank 151/217
Percentile 30.41
Quartile Q3
VETERINARY SCIENCES
Rank 113/168
Percentile 32.74
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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