Social Movement Studies

metrics 2024

Illuminating the Impact of Social Movements

Introduction

Social Movement Studies, published by ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, is a premier academic journal dedicated to the interdisciplinary exploration of social movements, their dynamics, impacts, and the sociopolitical contexts in which they arise. With an ISSN of 1474-2837 and an E-ISSN of 1474-2829, this journal plays a pivotal role in the fields of Cultural Studies, Sociology, and Political Science, as evidenced by its impressive Q1 ranking in these categories for 2023. The journal's significant position is further underscored by its Scopus rankings, placing it in the 99th percentile for Cultural Studies and the 95th for Sociology and Political Science, indicating its substantial contribution to scholarly discourse. Although not open access, the journal fosters a rich publication environment from 2010 to 2024, encouraging rigorous empirical research and theoretical innovation that enriches our understanding of grassroots mobilization and collective action. Scholars, professionals, and students alike will find a wealth of insights and critical analyses that empower them to engage effectively with contemporary social issues.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.42
Journal Impact Factor2.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.30
H-Index47
Journal IF Without Self2.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.78
Influence1.51
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life5.90
Citing Half Life7.20
JCI1.32
Total Documents617
WOS Total Citations1914
SCIMAGO Total Citations3590
SCIMAGO SELF Citations295
Scopus Journal Rank1.42
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.80
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.14
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.21

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #9/1304
Percentile 99.31
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #71/1466
Percentile 95.16
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 64/317
Percentile 80.00
Quartile Q1
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 40/217
Percentile 81.80
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 67/317
Percentile 78.86
Quartile Q1
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 43/217
Percentile 80.18
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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