Text Matters-A Journal of Literature Theory and Culture

metrics 2024

Nurturing a Collaborative Space for Literary Exploration.

Introduction

Text Matters: A Journal of Literature Theory and Culture is a prominent, open-access journal published by Łódź University Press, dedicated to exploring the intricate relationships between literature, theory, and culture. With its ISSN 2083-2931 and E-ISSN 2084-574X, the journal stands as an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students in the fields of Cultural Studies and Literary Theory. Since its inception as an open-access publication in 2013, Text Matters has fostered a collaborative academic environment, allowing for the broad dissemination of innovative ideas and research findings. The journal currently ranks in the Q4 category for Cultural Studies and Q3 for Literature and Literary Theory as of 2023, reflecting its growing influence and recognition within the academic community. According to Scopus, it holds a respectable rank of #180 out of 1106 in Literature and Literary Theory and #573 out of 1304 in Cultural Studies, representing strong engagement with contemporary scholarly dialogues. Based in Poland, and converging its focus from 2016 to 2022, Text Matters invites contributions that challenge conventional perspectives and invite critical discussions, making it an indispensable addition to the libraries of scholars passionate about the evolving landscape of literature and culture.

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
Influence0.07
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life10.30
JCI1.48
Total Documents143
WOS Total Citations34
SCIMAGO Total Citations61
SCIMAGO SELF Citations3
Scopus Journal Rank0.11
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.08
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.18
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.17

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Literature and Literary Theory in Arts and Humanities
Rank #180/1106
Percentile 83.73
Quartile Q1
Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #573/1304
Percentile 56.06
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

LITERARY THEORY & CRITICISM
Rank 12/51
Percentile 76.47
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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