WORK AND OCCUPATIONS

metrics 2024

Navigating the Complexities of Work and Occupations

Introduction

WORK AND OCCUPATIONS is a premier academic journal published by SAGE Publications Inc that focuses on the intricacies of work dynamics and labor relations within the fields of sociology, political science, and organizational behavior. Established in 1974, the journal has garnered a notable reputation for disseminating high-quality research and theoretical advancements in the study of employment, occupational sociology, and workforce management, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students alike. Ranked in the Q1 category for both Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management and Sociology and Political Science, it sits among the top echelon of academic journals in these disciplines. With a significant global readership and a commitment to fostering critical discourse around work-related phenomena, WORK AND OCCUPATIONS serves as a vital conduit for innovative ideas and methodologies, encouraging scholarly exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration. To access cutting-edge research and insights from leading scholars in the field, you can explore the journal's content without the hindrance of open access barriers.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.86
Journal Impact Factor4.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.70
H-Index81
Journal IF Without Self4.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.34
Influence2.21
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life12.60
Citing Half Life10.80
JCI1.59
Total Documents451
WOS Total Citations1778
SCIMAGO Total Citations3223
SCIMAGO SELF Citations520
Scopus Journal Rank1.86
Cites / Document (2 Years)5.66
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.57
Cites / Document (4 Years)5.29

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #129/1466
Percentile 91.20
Quartile Q1
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #57/230
Percentile 75.22
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS & LABOR
Rank 4/49
Percentile 92.90
Quartile Q1
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 8/217
Percentile 96.50
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS & LABOR
Rank 2/49
Percentile 95.92
Quartile Q1
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 28/217
Percentile 87.10
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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