Societies

metrics 2024

Advancing Knowledge in Social Sciences

Introduction

Societies is an esteemed academic journal dedicated to the exploration and analysis of social phenomena, published by MDPI in Switzerland. Established in 2011, this Open Access journal provides a platform for rigorous research and critical discussions in the field of social sciences, offering a valuable resource for scholars, professionals, and students alike. With a commendable impact factor reflected by its Q2 ranking in the miscellaneous social sciences category, it has solidified its position among the elite journals in its field, ranking 78th out of 275 in Scopus, placing it within the 71st percentile. The journal's commitment to making research freely accessible contributes to the ongoing discourse in social sciences and enhances the visibility of innovative ideas and findings. Researchers are encouraged to engage with current studies and submit their contributions to enrich this dynamic field, as Societies continues to shape the future of social science research.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank-
Journal Impact Factor1.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.80
H-Index-
Journal IF Without Self1.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.57
Influence0.50
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life3.60
Citing Half Life7.60
JCI0.97
Total Documents-
WOS Total Citations1718
SCIMAGO Total Citations-
SCIMAGO SELF Citations-
Scopus Journal Rank-
Cites / Document (2 Years)-
Cites / Document (3 Years)-
Cites / Document (4 Years)-

Metrics History

Rank 2024

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIOLOGY
Rank 90/217
Percentile 58.80
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

SOCIOLOGY
Rank 73/217
Percentile 66.36
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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