Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences

metrics 2024

Empowering Voices Through Rigorous Research

Introduction

The Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences, an esteemed publication of the NATL SCIENCE FOUNDATION SRI LANKA, serves as a vital platform for disseminating research across the diverse and dynamic field of social sciences. Established in 1978, this journal has continuously contributed to the academic landscape by publishing scholarly work that addresses regional and global social issues. With an ISSN of 0258-9710 and an E-ISSN of 2478-1169, the journal is recognized for its contributions within the Q4 category in Social Sciences (miscellaneous) as of 2023. Despite its recent Scopus ranking of 211/275, it offers researchers, professionals, and students an opportunity to engage with critical social science inquiries. Although it lacks an open access model, the journal provides a subscription-based route to access its valuable content, focusing on understanding and resolving social complexities within and beyond Sri Lanka. This commitment to scholarly excellence positions the journal as an important resource for those dedicated to advancing social knowledge and practice.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.12
Journal Impact Factor0.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.50
H-Index7
Journal IF Without Self0.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.01
Influence0.12
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life8.00
JCI0.07
Total Documents143
WOS Total Citations51
SCIMAGO Total Citations90
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1
Scopus Journal Rank0.12
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.20
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.34
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.29

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Social Sciences in Social Sciences
Rank #211/275
Percentile 23.27
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 166/263
Percentile 37.10
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 220/263
Percentile 16.35
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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