SOCIAL NETWORKS

metrics 2024

Transforming Perspectives on Social Networks

Introduction

SOCIAL NETWORKS, published by Elsevier, is a premier academic journal that has been at the forefront of social sciences since its inception in 1978. This esteemed journal, with an ISSN of 0378-8733 and an E-ISSN of 1879-2111, is renowned for its rigorous exploration of social structures, connections, and interactions through a multi-disciplinary lens encompassing anthropology, psychology, sociology, and political science. With an impressive Q1 ranking in several categories, including Anthropology and Psychology (miscellaneous), SOCIAL NETWORKS ranks among the top journals in its field, boasting a Scopus percentile ranking that highlights its significant contribution to social science research. This journal serves as a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students looking to engage with contemporary issues and theoretical advancements surrounding social networks. Although primarily subscription-based, the journal offers insightful and impactful research that continuously shapes the discourse within the social sciences. As it converges toward its anticipated publication year of 2025, SOCIAL NETWORKS remains dedicated to fostering academic dialogue and enhancing our understanding of societal interactions in a rapidly evolving world.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.16
Journal Impact Factor2.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.10
H-Index114
Journal IF Without Self2.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.85
Influence1.37
Immediacy Index0.80
Cited Half Life16.30
Citing Half Life11.70
JCI1.89
Total Documents1061
WOS Total Citations6795
SCIMAGO Total Citations9819
SCIMAGO SELF Citations952
Scopus Journal Rank1.16
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.71
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.06
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.12

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Anthropology in Social Sciences
Rank #13/502
Percentile 97.41
Quartile Q1
General Social Sciences in Social Sciences
Rank #22/275
Percentile 92.00
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #128/1466
Percentile 91.27
Quartile Q1
General Psychology in Psychology
Rank #37/216
Percentile 82.87
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ANTHROPOLOGY
Rank 7/139
Percentile 95.30
Quartile Q1
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 31/217
Percentile 85.90
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ANTHROPOLOGY
Rank 7/139
Percentile 94.96
Quartile Q1
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 16/217
Percentile 92.63
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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