Surveillance & Society

metrics 2024

Advancing critical discourse on surveillance in the modern world.

Introduction

Surveillance & Society, published by the SURVEILLANCE STUDIES NETWORK, is a leading open-access journal dedicated to advancing the interdisciplinary field of surveillance studies. Since its inception in 2002, this UK-based journal has provided a vital platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to engage critically with the evolving dimensions of surveillance, privacy, and data governance in contemporary society. With an impressive impact reflected in its Q2 category rankings in both Safety Research and Urban Studies, alongside robust Scopus rankings—38th in Safety Research and 77th in Urban Studies—this journal plays a pivotal role in shaping global discourse on these pressing issues. The journal's open-access model ensures that cutting-edge research is widely accessible, fostering an environment where innovative ideas and practices can flourish. As we move towards 2024, Surveillance & Society continues to invite contributions that probe the social implications of surveillance technologies, urging a critical dialogue that benefits researchers, students, and professionals alike.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.47
Journal Impact Factor1.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.10
H-Index55
Journal IF Without Self1.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.25
Influence0.68
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life9.20
Citing Half Life6.50
JCI0.78
Total Documents770
WOS Total Citations1342
SCIMAGO Total Citations3325
SCIMAGO SELF Citations485
Scopus Journal Rank0.47
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.33
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.57
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.30

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Urban Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #77/279
Percentile 72.40
Quartile Q2
Safety Research in Social Sciences
Rank #38/109
Percentile 65.14
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 81/263
Percentile 69.40
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 96/263
Percentile 63.50
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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