Voluntas

metrics 2024

Driving Innovation in International Management and Public Administration

Introduction

Voluntas, published by Springer, is a leading international journal committed to advancing the fields of Business and International Management, Geography, Planning and Development, Public Administration, Sociology, and Political Science. With an impressive impact factor and ranking in the Q1 category across multiple disciplines, the journal serves as a vital resource for scholars and practitioners seeking to explore the intersections of voluntary action, social responsibility, and public policy. Covering a converged period from 1990 to 2024, Voluntas not only publishes high-quality empirical research but also seeks to disseminate theoretical insights that promote understanding and engagement with pressing societal issues. Researchers, professionals, and students alike will find a wealth of knowledge that enhances their understanding of the complexities of voluntary organizations and their impact on the world today. For access options and more information, please visit the publisher's website.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.90
Journal Impact Factor2.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.70
H-Index67
Journal IF Without Self2.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.74
Influence0.72
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life6.80
Citing Half Life9.00
JCI0.84
Total Documents1453
WOS Total Citations3623
SCIMAGO Total Citations7009
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1134
Scopus Journal Rank0.90
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.18
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.63
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.87

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #187/1466
Percentile 87.24
Quartile Q1
Public Administration in Social Sciences
Rank #55/232
Percentile 76.29
Quartile Q1
Business and International Management in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #141/443
Percentile 68.17
Quartile Q2
Strategy and Management in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #166/478
Percentile 65.27
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL ISSUES
Rank 14/67
Percentile 79.90
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL ISSUES
Rank 26/67
Percentile 61.19
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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