SPECULUM-A JOURNAL OF MEDIEVAL STUDIES

metrics 2024

Charting New Paths in Historical Understanding

Introduction

SPECULUM: A Journal of Medieval Studies, published by University of Chicago Press, stands as a premier academic platform within the field of medieval studies. With an impressive legacy dating back to its inception in 1926, this journal has attracted scholarly contributions that explore the rich tapestry of human experience during the medieval period, encompassing areas such as history, literature, philosophy, cultural studies, and the visual and performing arts. It boasts elite rankings—Q1 in History, Literature and Literary Theory, Religious Studies, and Visual Arts and Performing Arts, with a commendable Q2 in Cultural Studies and Philosophy—attesting to its impact and relevance in academia. Although it is not an open-access journal, the rigorous peer-review process and critical scholarship found within its pages provide invaluable insights for researchers, professionals, and students alike. With a substantial Scopus ranking, ID 0038-7134, and E-ISSN 2040-8072, SPECULUM continues to serve as an essential resource for advancing knowledge and understanding of the medieval world, encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue and scholarly interaction.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.20
Journal Impact Factor1.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.00
H-Index28
Journal IF Without Self1.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.19
Influence1.13
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life30.20
Citing Half Life19.40
JCI6.28
Total Documents408
WOS Total Citations1053
SCIMAGO Total Citations863
SCIMAGO SELF Citations26
Scopus Journal Rank0.20
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.03
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.07
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.94

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Literature and Literary Theory in Arts and Humanities
Rank #26/1106
Percentile 97.65
Quartile Q1
Visual Arts and Performing Arts in Arts and Humanities
Rank #45/667
Percentile 93.25
Quartile Q1
Religious Studies in Arts and Humanities
Rank #46/644
Percentile 92.86
Quartile Q1
History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #125/1760
Percentile 92.90
Quartile Q1
Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #212/1304
Percentile 83.74
Quartile Q1
Philosophy in Arts and Humanities
Rank #139/806
Percentile 82.75
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

MEDIEVAL & RENAISSANCE STUDIES
Rank 1/83
Percentile 98.80
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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