VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

metrics 2024

Empowering research to combat violence against women.

Introduction

Violence Against Women is a leading peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the exploration and analysis of issues related to gender-based violence. Published by SAGE Publications Inc, this esteemed journal has established itself as a crucial resource in the fields of Gender Studies, Law, and Sociology and Political Science, earning a prestigious Q1 ranking in these categories for 2023. With its comprehensive scope covering both theoretical and empirical research, Violence Against Women aims to inform, educate, and motivate action among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers addressing this critical social issue. The journal's rigorous scholarly contributions foster dialogue and knowledge sharing, underscoring the importance of understanding the complexities of violence against women across various cultural and legal contexts. Researchers can access a wealth of literature that spans two decades, as the journal converges from 1995 to 2024. By disseminating high-impact research, Violence Against Women remains a pivotal platform for advancing further understanding and ultimately contributing to the eradication of gender-based violence.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.80
Journal Impact Factor2.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.90
H-Index114
Journal IF Without Self2.30
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.27
Influence0.94
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life8.90
Citing Half Life9.60
JCI0.99
Total Documents2540
WOS Total Citations6178
SCIMAGO Total Citations11874
SCIMAGO SELF Citations996
Scopus Journal Rank0.80
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.03
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.20
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.60

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #76/1025
Percentile 92.59
Quartile Q1
Gender Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #35/213
Percentile 83.57
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #273/1466
Percentile 81.38
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

WOMENS STUDIES
Rank 9/66
Percentile 87.10
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

WOMENS STUDIES
Rank 20/66
Percentile 69.70
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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