Social Sciences and Missions-Sciences Sociales et Missions

metrics 2024

Bridging Social Sciences with Mission Insights

Introduction

Social Sciences and Missions-Sciences Sociales et Missions, published by BRILL, is a uniquely positioned journal that explores the interface of social sciences with mission studies, contributing to a deeper understanding of cultural, religious, and sociopolitical dynamics from both theoretical and empirical perspectives. With an ISSN of 1874-8937 and E-ISSN 1874-8945, this journal serves a global readership and has gained recognition as it converges its years of publication from 2012 to 2024. While its impact factor is not listed, its category quartiles reflect its dedicated niche, ranking in the Q4 tier for Cultural Studies and Social Sciences, with a Q3 classification in Religious Studies, indicative of its relevance in these interdisciplinary fields. Researchers, professionals, and students alike will find value in its critical assessments and discussions that challenge boundaries, making it an essential resource for those involved in cultural and social research. For those interested in open access options, the journal currently operates on a subscription model, ensuring high-quality, peer-reviewed content from the beautiful landscape of the Netherlands.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.11
Journal Impact Factor0.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.20
H-Index5
Journal IF Without Self0.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.02
Influence0.21
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life18.30
JCI0.25
Total Documents152
WOS Total Citations43
SCIMAGO Total Citations73
SCIMAGO SELF Citations5
Scopus Journal Rank0.11
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.22
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.24
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.20

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Religious Studies in Arts and Humanities
Rank #294/644
Percentile 54.35
Quartile Q2
Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #745/1304
Percentile 42.87
Quartile Q3
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #1194/1466
Percentile 18.55
Quartile Q4
Social Sciences (miscellaneous) in Social Sciences
Rank #502/604
Percentile 16.89
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

RELIGION
Rank 252/339
Percentile 25.66
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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