Visual Anthropology

metrics 2024

Navigating the Intersection of Sight and Society

Introduction

Visual Anthropology is a distinguished journal published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd in the United Kingdom. With an ISSN of 0894-9468 and E-ISSN 1545-5920, this journal focuses on the intersection of visual media and anthropological research, exploring the ways in which visual representations influence cultural practices and perceptions. Since its inception in 1987, Visual Anthropology has contributed significantly to the fields of Anthropology and Cultural Studies, earning a Q2 rank in both categories as of 2023. With a solid impact factor and strategic indexing, the journal maintains a vital place for scholars seeking to understand the visual dimensions of human behavior and societal structures. Although it operates under a traditional subscription model, its rigorous peer-review process ensures the dissemination of high-quality research. The journal invites researchers, professionals, and students alike to engage with cutting-edge studies that bridge visual culture and anthropological inquiry.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.21
Journal Impact Factor0.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.40
H-Index21
Journal IF Without Self0.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.03
Influence0.16
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life11.90
Citing Half Life13.70
JCI0.21
Total Documents532
WOS Total Citations226
SCIMAGO Total Citations535
SCIMAGO SELF Citations62
Scopus Journal Rank0.21
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.35
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.43
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.46

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #330/1304
Percentile 74.69
Quartile Q2
Anthropology in Social Sciences
Rank #223/502
Percentile 55.58
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ANTHROPOLOGY
Rank 103/139
Percentile 26.30
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

ANTHROPOLOGY
Rank 116/139
Percentile 16.55
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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