Social Anthropology

metrics 2024

Fostering Insight into Anthropological Landscapes

Introduction

Social Anthropology is a leading journal published by BERGHAHN JOURNALS, focusing on the diverse and dynamic field of anthropology. With an ISSN of 0964-0282 and an E-ISSN of 1469-8676, this open-access journal has been a cornerstone of scholarly communication since its inception in 1982, becoming fully accessible to the public since 2022. Situated in the United States, the journal aims to disseminate high-quality research that explores sociocultural dimensions of human behavior across various contexts, addressing pressing contemporary issues through a multidisciplinary lens. With impressive rankings, including Q2 in Anthropology and Arts and Humanities, and strong positions in Sociology and Developmental Psychology according to Scopus metrics, Social Anthropology serves as an essential platform for researchers, professionals, and students committed to advancing our understanding of social practices and cultural norms. Its commitment to fostering intellectual discourse makes it a vital resource for those seeking to deepen their knowledge and insight into the anthropological landscape.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.36
Journal Impact Factor1.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.60
H-Index50
Journal IF Without Self1.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.31
Influence0.64
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life8.20
Citing Half Life8.20
JCI0.77
Total Documents1071
WOS Total Citations1172
SCIMAGO Total Citations3045
SCIMAGO SELF Citations296
Scopus Journal Rank0.36
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.27
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.10
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.30

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Anthropology in Social Sciences
Rank #91/502
Percentile 81.87
Quartile Q1
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) in Arts and Humanities
Rank #145/552
Percentile 73.73
Quartile Q2
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #453/1466
Percentile 69.10
Quartile Q2
Developmental and Educational Psychology in Psychology
Rank #202/360
Percentile 43.89
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

ANTHROPOLOGY
Rank 43/139
Percentile 69.40
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ANTHROPOLOGY
Rank 58/139
Percentile 58.27
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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