THEATRE HISTORY STUDIES

metrics 2024

Charting New Territories in Theatre and Performance Studies

Introduction

THEATRE HISTORY STUDIES, published by University of Alabama Press, serves as an essential platform for scholarly discourse and research in the fields of Cultural Studies and Visual Arts and Performing Arts. With an ISSN of 0733-2033, this journal offers critical insights into the evolution of theatre and performance, positioning itself as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners alike. Despite its niche focus, it holds a commendable ranking in Scopus, reflecting its cultural significance and academic rigor—ranked #356 out of 667 in Visual Arts and Performing Arts and #911 out of 1304 in Cultural Studies. The journal has published continuously from 2002 to 2012, and again in 2014 to 2019, as well as from 2021 to 2023, consistently fostering a rich dialogue around artistic practices and historical contexts. Although not open access, its articles are pivotal for advancing knowledge and inspiring new perspectives in the interplay of theatre, culture, and society. For those dedicated to understanding the intricate tapestry of performance studies, THEATRE HISTORY STUDIES is a must-read.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.10
Journal Impact Factor0.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.20
H-Index5
Journal IF Without Self0.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.02
Influence0.24
Immediacy Index-
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life-
JCI0.35
Total Documents210
WOS Total Citations42
SCIMAGO Total Citations30
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1
Scopus Journal Rank0.10
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.08
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.08
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.14

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Visual Arts and Performing Arts in Arts and Humanities
Rank #356/667
Percentile 46.63
Quartile Q3
Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #911/1304
Percentile 30.14
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

THEATER
Rank 36/48
Percentile 25.00
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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