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Last Updated on June 27, 2025


Top Journals in Cultural Studies

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Cultural Studies, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Cultural Studies falls under area Social Sciences.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. Journal of Peasant Studies


Journal of Peasant Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Peasant Studies is 1156. ISSN of this journal is/are 03066150, 17439361.

Impact Score: 5.85 h-Index: 113 SJR: 2.248 Overall Ranking: 1156



2. Social Media and Society


Social Media and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Social Media and Society is 1235. ISSN of this journal is/are 20563051.

Impact Score: 6.27 h-Index: 82 SJR: 2.169 Overall Ranking: 1235


3. Journal of Research on Adolescence


Journal of Research on Adolescence is a journal covering the categories related to Behavioral Neuroscience (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Research on Adolescence is 1398. ISSN of this journal is/are 10508392, 15327795.

Impact Score: 4.18 h-Index: 120 SJR: 2.03 Overall Ranking: 1398


4. Group Processes and Intergroup Relations


Group Processes and Intergroup Relations is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Group Processes and Intergroup Relations is 1450. ISSN of this journal is/are 14617188, 13684302.

Impact Score: 4.59 h-Index: 97 SJR: 1.99 Overall Ranking: 1450


5. Race Ethnicity and Education


Race Ethnicity and Education is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Demography (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Race Ethnicity and Education is 1959. ISSN of this journal is/are 1470109X, 13613324.

Impact Score: 4.16 h-Index: 72 SJR: 1.681 Overall Ranking: 1959



6. Virtual Economics


Virtual Economics is a journal covering the categories related to Business and International Management (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Management Information Systems (Q1); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q1). It is published by . The overall rank of Virtual Economics is 2098. ISSN of this journal is/are 26574047.

Impact Score: 14.50 h-Index: 28 SJR: 1.618 Overall Ranking: 2098


7. Quantitative Science Studies


Quantitative Science Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Analysis (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Numerical Analysis (Q1). It is published by . The overall rank of Quantitative Science Studies is 2430. ISSN of this journal is/are 26413337.

Impact Score: 4.05 h-Index: 30 SJR: 1.486 Overall Ranking: 2430


8. Social Movement Studies


Social Movement Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Social Movement Studies is 2768. ISSN of this journal is/are 14742837.

Impact Score: 3.39 h-Index: 49 SJR: 1.381 Overall Ranking: 2768


9. Information Society


Information Society is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Management Information Systems (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Information Society is 3336. ISSN of this journal is/are 01972243, 10876537.

Impact Score: 3.29 h-Index: 90 SJR: 1.245 Overall Ranking: 3336



10. Ethnicity and Health


Ethnicity and Health is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Ethnicity and Health is 3666. ISSN of this journal is/are 14653419, 13557858.

Impact Score: 3.09 h-Index: 72 SJR: 1.178 Overall Ranking: 3666


11. Poetics


Poetics is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Literature and Literary Theory (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Poetics is 3678. ISSN of this journal is/are 0304422X.

Impact Score: 2.38 h-Index: 82 SJR: 1.176 Overall Ranking: 3678


12. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology


Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology is 3684. ISSN of this journal is/are 00220221, 15525422.

Impact Score: 2.97 h-Index: 135 SJR: 1.175 Overall Ranking: 3684


13. Discourse, Context and Media


Discourse, Context and Media is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Discourse, Context and Media is 3705. ISSN of this journal is/are 22116958.

Impact Score: 3.89 h-Index: 39 SJR: 1.171 Overall Ranking: 3705



14. Journal of Global Fashion Marketing


Journal of Global Fashion Marketing is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q1); Marketing (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Global Fashion Marketing is 3707. ISSN of this journal is/are 20932685, 23254483.

Impact Score: 5.36 h-Index: 37 SJR: 1.171 Overall Ranking: 3707


15. Global Media and China


Global Media and China is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Global Media and China is 3991. ISSN of this journal is/are 20594372.

Impact Score: 3.58 h-Index: 20 SJR: 1.122 Overall Ranking: 3991


16. Social and Cultural Geography


Social and Cultural Geography is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Social and Cultural Geography is 4007. ISSN of this journal is/are 14701197, 14649365.

Impact Score: 3.52 h-Index: 95 SJR: 1.12 Overall Ranking: 4007


17. Television and New Media


Television and New Media is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Television and New Media is 4066. ISSN of this journal is/are 15274764.

Impact Score: 2.91 h-Index: 52 SJR: 1.11 Overall Ranking: 4066


18. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development


Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development is 4206. ISSN of this journal is/are 1434632.

Impact Score: 4.16 h-Index: 70 SJR: 1.088 Overall Ranking: 4206


19. Pedagogy, Culture and Society


Pedagogy, Culture and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Pedagogy, Culture and Society is 4425. ISSN of this journal is/are 14681366.

Impact Score: 3.31 h-Index: 49 SJR: 1.055 Overall Ranking: 4425


20. Ethnic and Racial Studies


Ethnic and Racial Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Ethnic and Racial Studies is 4543. ISSN of this journal is/are 01419870, 14664356.

Impact Score: 2.73 h-Index: 125 SJR: 1.036 Overall Ranking: 4543


21. Tourism Recreation Research


Tourism Recreation Research is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Tourism Recreation Research is 4550. ISSN of this journal is/are 02508281, 23200308.

Impact Score: 6.11 h-Index: 68 SJR: 1.036 Overall Ranking: 4550


22. European Journal of Cultural Studies


European Journal of Cultural Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of European Journal of Cultural Studies is 4741. ISSN of this journal is/are 13675494.

Impact Score: 2.73 h-Index: 62 SJR: 1.01 Overall Ranking: 4741


23. Evolutionary Human Sciences


Evolutionary Human Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Evolutionary Human Sciences is 4894. ISSN of this journal is/are 2513843X.

Impact Score: 2.60 h-Index: 18 SJR: 0.991 Overall Ranking: 4894


24. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment


Smart and Sustainable Built Environment is a journal covering the categories related to Architecture (Q1); Building and Construction (Q1); Civil and Structural Engineering (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Human Factors and Ergonomics (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2); Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Smart and Sustainable Built Environment is 4904. ISSN of this journal is/are 20466102, 20466099.

Impact Score: 6.96 h-Index: 36 SJR: 0.991 Overall Ranking: 4904


25. Journal of Politeness Research


Journal of Politeness Research is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by De Gruyter Mouton. The overall rank of Journal of Politeness Research is 4906. ISSN of this journal is/are 16125681, 16134877.

Impact Score: 1.94 h-Index: 41 SJR: 0.99 Overall Ranking: 4906


26. Mind, Culture, and Activity


Mind, Culture, and Activity is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q2); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Mind, Culture, and Activity is 4933. ISSN of this journal is/are 10749039, 15327884.

Impact Score: 1.49 h-Index: 65 SJR: 0.987 Overall Ranking: 4933


27. Comunicar


Comunicar is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by Grupo Comunicar Ediciones. The overall rank of Comunicar is 4940. ISSN of this journal is/are 19883293, 11343478.

Impact Score: 6.78 h-Index: 61 SJR: 0.986 Overall Ranking: 4940


28. Annual Review of Anthropology


Annual Review of Anthropology is a book series covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by Annual Reviews Inc.. The overall rank of Annual Review of Anthropology is 5004. ISSN of this journal is/are 15454290, 00846570.

Impact Score: 3.22 h-Index: 151 SJR: 0.978 Overall Ranking: 5004


29. Cambridge Archaeological Journal


Cambridge Archaeological Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Archeology (Q1); Archeology (arts and humanities) (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Cambridge Archaeological Journal is 5038. ISSN of this journal is/are 09597743, 14740540.

Impact Score: 2.08 h-Index: 59 SJR: 0.974 Overall Ranking: 5038


30. Cultural Trends


Cultural Trends is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Cultural Trends is 5111. ISSN of this journal is/are 14693690, 09548963.

Impact Score: 2.69 h-Index: 39 SJR: 0.967 Overall Ranking: 5111


31. American Behavioral Scientist


American Behavioral Scientist is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Education (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of American Behavioral Scientist is 5159. ISSN of this journal is/are 15523381, 00027642.

Impact Score: 1.95 h-Index: 139 SJR: 0.961 Overall Ranking: 5159


32. Journal of Contemporary Asia


Journal of Contemporary Asia is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Contemporary Asia is 5173. ISSN of this journal is/are 00472336, 17527554.

Impact Score: 2.86 h-Index: 53 SJR: 0.96 Overall Ranking: 5173


33. Africa Spectrum


Africa Spectrum is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Institut fur Afrika-Kunde. The overall rank of Africa Spectrum is 5583. ISSN of this journal is/are 20397.

Impact Score: 2.37 h-Index: 31 SJR: 0.912 Overall Ranking: 5583


34. Perspectives: Studies in Translatology


Perspectives: Studies in Translatology is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Literature and Literary Theory (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Perspectives: Studies in Translatology is 5596. ISSN of this journal is/are 0907676X, 17476623.

Impact Score: 2.05 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.911 Overall Ranking: 5596


35. Reproductive Biomedicine and Society Online


Reproductive Biomedicine and Society Online is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Reproductive Medicine (Q1); Developmental Biology (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Reproductive Biomedicine and Society Online is 5676. ISSN of this journal is/are 24056618.

Impact Score: 3.33 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.903 Overall Ranking: 5676


36. Games and Culture


Games and Culture is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2); Human-Computer Interaction (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Games and Culture is 5812. ISSN of this journal is/are 15554139, 15554120.

Impact Score: 3.07 h-Index: 66 SJR: 0.888 Overall Ranking: 5812


37. Journal of Children and Media


Journal of Children and Media is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Children and Media is 5852. ISSN of this journal is/are 17482801, 17482798.

Impact Score: 2.53 h-Index: 35 SJR: 0.884 Overall Ranking: 5852


38. Crime Science


Crime Science is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Law (Q1); Safety Research (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by SpringerOpen. The overall rank of Crime Science is 5875. ISSN of this journal is/are 21937680.

Impact Score: 3.03 h-Index: 37 SJR: 0.881 Overall Ranking: 5875


39. Nordicom Review


Nordicom Review is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by . The overall rank of Nordicom Review is 6029. ISSN of this journal is/are 14031108, 20015119.

Impact Score: 2.11 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.868 Overall Ranking: 6029


40. Media International Australia


Media International Australia is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Media International Australia is 6128. ISSN of this journal is/are 1329878X, 2200467X.

Impact Score: 2.99 h-Index: 38 SJR: 0.858 Overall Ranking: 6128


41. China Economic Journal


China Economic Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of China Economic Journal is 6130. ISSN of this journal is/are 17538963, 17538971.

Impact Score: 2.23 h-Index: 30 SJR: 0.857 Overall Ranking: 6130


42. Past and Present


Past and Present is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Past and Present is 6175. ISSN of this journal is/are 00312746, 1477464X.

Impact Score: 1.84 h-Index: 52 SJR: 0.854 Overall Ranking: 6175


43. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion


Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q2). It is published by Emerald Publishing. The overall rank of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is 6188. ISSN of this journal is/are 17587093, 20407149.

Impact Score: 3.36 h-Index: 45 SJR: 0.852 Overall Ranking: 6188


44. Science as Culture


Science as Culture is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); History and Philosophy of Science (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Biomedical Engineering (Q2); Biotechnology (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Science as Culture is 6227. ISSN of this journal is/are 9505431.

Impact Score: 3.33 h-Index: 52 SJR: 0.849 Overall Ranking: 6227


45. Archaeology, Ethnology and Anthropology of Eurasia


Archaeology, Ethnology and Anthropology of Eurasia is a journal covering the categories related to Archeology (arts and humanities) (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by Elsevier. The overall rank of Archaeology, Ethnology and Anthropology of Eurasia is 6251. ISSN of this journal is/are 15630110.

Impact Score: 0.61 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.846 Overall Ranking: 6251


46. Journal of Cultural Economy


Journal of Cultural Economy is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Cultural Economy is 6321. ISSN of this journal is/are 17530369, 17530350.

Impact Score: 2.33 h-Index: 37 SJR: 0.84 Overall Ranking: 6321


47. Body and Society


Body and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Body and Society is 6595. ISSN of this journal is/are 1357034X, 14603632.

Impact Score: 1.81 h-Index: 78 SJR: 0.815 Overall Ranking: 6595


48. Celebrity Studies


Celebrity Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Celebrity Studies is 6596. ISSN of this journal is/are 19392400, 19392397.

Impact Score: 1.34 h-Index: 31 SJR: 0.815 Overall Ranking: 6596


49. Cultural Sociology


Cultural Sociology is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Cultural Sociology is 6691. ISSN of this journal is/are 17499755.

Impact Score: 2.84 h-Index: 46 SJR: 0.808 Overall Ranking: 6691


50. International Journal of Heritage Studies


International Journal of Heritage Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Conservation (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); History (Q1); Museology (Q1); Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of International Journal of Heritage Studies is 6763. ISSN of this journal is/are 14703610, 13527258.

Impact Score: 2.97 h-Index: 66 SJR: 0.802 Overall Ranking: 6763


51. Tel Aviv


Tel Aviv is a journal covering the categories related to Archeology (Q1); Archeology (arts and humanities) (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1). It is published by Maney Publishing. The overall rank of Tel Aviv is 6837. ISSN of this journal is/are 03344355, 20404786.

Impact Score: 1.46 h-Index: 37 SJR: 0.795 Overall Ranking: 6837


52. Psychology of Popular Media


Psychology of Popular Media is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q2); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Psychology of Popular Media is 7101. ISSN of this journal is/are 26896575, 26896567.

Impact Score: 2.34 h-Index: 32 SJR: 0.773 Overall Ranking: 7101


53. Cultural Geographies


Cultural Geographies is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Cultural Geographies is 7128. ISSN of this journal is/are 14744740, 14770881.

Impact Score: 1.76 h-Index: 73 SJR: 0.77 Overall Ranking: 7128


54. Ethnicities


Ethnicities is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Ethnicities is 7217. ISSN of this journal is/are 14687968, 17412706.

Impact Score: 2.66 h-Index: 63 SJR: 0.763 Overall Ranking: 7217


55. Crime, Media, Culture


Crime, Media, Culture is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Law (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Crime, Media, Culture is 7337. ISSN of this journal is/are 17416590, 17416604.

Impact Score: 2.36 h-Index: 49 SJR: 0.754 Overall Ranking: 7337


56. Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change


Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q1); Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management (Q2); Transportation (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change is 7369. ISSN of this journal is/are 14766825.

Impact Score: 3.59 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.752 Overall Ranking: 7369


57. Fashion and Textiles


Fashion and Textiles is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Marketing (Q2); Materials Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by Springer Singapore. The overall rank of Fashion and Textiles is 7391. ISSN of this journal is/are 21980802.

Impact Score: 4.13 h-Index: 37 SJR: 0.75 Overall Ranking: 7391


58. Critical Studies in Television


Critical Studies in Television is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Critical Studies in Television is 7452. ISSN of this journal is/are 17496039, 17496020.

Impact Score: 1.17 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.746 Overall Ranking: 7452


59. International Journal of Cross Cultural Management


International Journal of Cross Cultural Management is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Business and International Management (Q2); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of International Journal of Cross Cultural Management is 7492. ISSN of this journal is/are 14705958, 17412838.

Impact Score: 2.38 h-Index: 57 SJR: 0.743 Overall Ranking: 7492


60. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine


Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine is a journal covering the categories related to Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Plant Science (Q1); Health (social science) (Q2). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine is 7642. ISSN of this journal is/are 17464269.

Impact Score: 4.69 h-Index: 99 SJR: 0.733 Overall Ranking: 7642


61. Journal of Bisexuality


Journal of Bisexuality is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Bisexuality is 7667. ISSN of this journal is/are 15299716.

Impact Score: 2.00 h-Index: 46 SJR: 0.731 Overall Ranking: 7667


62. Porn Studies


Porn Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Porn Studies is 7797. ISSN of this journal is/are 23268743, 23268751.

Impact Score: 1.22 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.722 Overall Ranking: 7797


63. Journal of International Migration and Integration


Journal of International Migration and Integration is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Demography (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Journal of International Migration and Integration is 7812. ISSN of this journal is/are 14883473.

Impact Score: 2.41 h-Index: 38 SJR: 0.721 Overall Ranking: 7812


64. Gender, Place, and Culture


Gender, Place, and Culture is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Demography (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Gender, Place, and Culture is 7828. ISSN of this journal is/are 0966369X, 13600524.

Impact Score: 2.29 h-Index: 86 SJR: 0.72 Overall Ranking: 7828


65. Profesional de la Informacion


Profesional de la Informacion is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Information Systems (Q2). It is published by El Profesional de la Informacion. The overall rank of Profesional de la Informacion is 7846. ISSN of this journal is/are 16992407, 13866710.

Impact Score: 3.44 h-Index: 50 SJR: 0.719 Overall Ranking: 7846


66. Canadian Slavonic Papers


Canadian Slavonic Papers is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Literature and Literary Theory (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Canadian Slavonic Papers is 7877. ISSN of this journal is/are 85006.

Impact Score: 1.28 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.716 Overall Ranking: 7877


67. Cross Cultural and Strategic Management


Cross Cultural and Strategic Management is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Business and International Management (Q2); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Cross Cultural and Strategic Management is 8000. ISSN of this journal is/are 20595794.

Impact Score: 3.46 h-Index: 53 SJR: 0.707 Overall Ranking: 8000


68. International Journal of Cultural Policy


International Journal of Cultural Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of International Journal of Cultural Policy is 8136. ISSN of this journal is/are 14772833, 10286632.

Impact Score: 2.37 h-Index: 63 SJR: 0.698 Overall Ranking: 8136


69. International Journal of Cultural Studies


International Journal of Cultural Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of International Journal of Cultural Studies is 8210. ISSN of this journal is/are 13678779.

Impact Score: 2.39 h-Index: 56 SJR: 0.693 Overall Ranking: 8210


70. Race and Class


Race and Class is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Archeology (Q1); Archeology (arts and humanities) (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Race and Class is 8301. ISSN of this journal is/are 3063968.

Impact Score: 2.28 h-Index: 52 SJR: 0.686 Overall Ranking: 8301


71. International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science


International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Food Science (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science is 8317. ISSN of this journal is/are 18784518, 1878450X.

Impact Score: 4.14 h-Index: 41 SJR: 0.685 Overall Ranking: 8317


72. Archnet-IJAR


Archnet-IJAR is a journal covering the categories related to Architecture (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1); Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q1). It is published by Emerald Publishing. The overall rank of Archnet-IJAR is 8400. ISSN of this journal is/are 26316862, 19387806.

Impact Score: 3.26 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.679 Overall Ranking: 8400


73. Memory Studies


Memory Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Memory Studies is 8655. ISSN of this journal is/are 17506999, 17506980.

Impact Score: 1.69 h-Index: 45 SJR: 0.662 Overall Ranking: 8655


74. Annals of Leisure Research


Annals of Leisure Research is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2); Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Annals of Leisure Research is 8658. ISSN of this journal is/are 11745398, 21596816.

Impact Score: 2.87 h-Index: 38 SJR: 0.661 Overall Ranking: 8658


75. Qualitative Report


Qualitative Report is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Education (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by Nova Southeastern University. The overall rank of Qualitative Report is 8691. ISSN of this journal is/are 10520147.

Impact Score: 2.25 h-Index: 63 SJR: 0.66 Overall Ranking: 8691


76. Innovation and Development


Innovation and Development is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Development (Q2); Education (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Innovation and Development is 8718. ISSN of this journal is/are 2157930X, 21579318.

Impact Score: 2.53 h-Index: 21 SJR: 0.658 Overall Ranking: 8718


77. South Asian Journal of Business Studies


South Asian Journal of Business Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Business and International Management (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Marketing (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of South Asian Journal of Business Studies is 8757. ISSN of this journal is/are 2398628X, 23986298.

Impact Score: 5.00 h-Index: 29 SJR: 0.656 Overall Ranking: 8757


78. Asian Studies Review


Asian Studies Review is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Asian Studies Review is 8792. ISSN of this journal is/are 10357823, 14678403.

Impact Score: 1.75 h-Index: 39 SJR: 0.653 Overall Ranking: 8792


79. Identities


Identities is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Identities is 8894. ISSN of this journal is/are 15473384, 1070289X.

Impact Score: 2.63 h-Index: 51 SJR: 0.647 Overall Ranking: 8894


80. South Atlantic Quarterly


South Atlantic Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Literature and Literary Theory (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Duke University Press. The overall rank of South Atlantic Quarterly is 8909. ISSN of this journal is/are 382876.

Impact Score: 1.22 h-Index: 52 SJR: 0.647 Overall Ranking: 8909


81. Review of Black Political Economy


Review of Black Political Economy is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Review of Black Political Economy is 8957. ISSN of this journal is/are 00346446, 19364814.

Impact Score: 1.80 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.644 Overall Ranking: 8957


82. Sociological Bulletin, The


Sociological Bulletin, The is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Indian Sociological Society. The overall rank of Sociological Bulletin, The is 9106. ISSN of this journal is/are 380229.

Impact Score: 1.09 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.634 Overall Ranking: 9106


83. Cultural Studies


Cultural Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Cultural Studies is 9113. ISSN of this journal is/are 14664348, 09502386.

Impact Score: 1.76 h-Index: 66 SJR: 0.633 Overall Ranking: 9113


84. Du Bois Review


Du Bois Review is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Du Bois Review is 9229. ISSN of this journal is/are 1742058X, 17420598.

Impact Score: 2.15 h-Index: 48 SJR: 0.626 Overall Ranking: 9229


85. Forum Scientiae Oeconomia


Forum Scientiae Oeconomia is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Law (Q1); Multidisciplinary (Q1); Business and International Management (Q2); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Marketing (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by . The overall rank of Forum Scientiae Oeconomia is 9548. ISSN of this journal is/are 23534435, 23005947.

Impact Score: 4.57 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.607 Overall Ranking: 9548


86. Journal of Latinos and Education


Journal of Latinos and Education is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Education (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Latinos and Education is 9712. ISSN of this journal is/are 1532771X, 15348431.

Impact Score: 1.61 h-Index: 30 SJR: 0.598 Overall Ranking: 9712


87. Journal of Men's Studies, The


Journal of Men's Studies, The is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Men's Studies, The is 9713. ISSN of this journal is/are 10608265, 19330251.

Impact Score: 2.19 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.598 Overall Ranking: 9713


88. Sexuality and Culture


Sexuality and Culture is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Sexuality and Culture is 9785. ISSN of this journal is/are 10955143.

Impact Score: 2.23 h-Index: 44 SJR: 0.594 Overall Ranking: 9785


89. Ethnography


Ethnography is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Ethnography is 9869. ISSN of this journal is/are 17412714, 14661381.

Impact Score: 1.36 h-Index: 61 SJR: 0.588 Overall Ranking: 9869


90. New Perspectives on Turkey


New Perspectives on Turkey is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of New Perspectives on Turkey is 9965. ISSN of this journal is/are 08966346, 13053299.

Impact Score: 1.42 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.583 Overall Ranking: 9965


91. Ethnography and Education


Ethnography and Education is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Education (Q2); Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Ethnography and Education is 9970. ISSN of this journal is/are 17457823, 17457831.

Impact Score: 1.58 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.582 Overall Ranking: 9970


92. Agrarian South


Agrarian South is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Ecology (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Agrarian South is 9978. ISSN of this journal is/are 23210281, 22779760.

Impact Score: 1.19 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.581 Overall Ranking: 9978


93. Cultural Studies of Science Education


Cultural Studies of Science Education is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Cultural Studies of Science Education is 10005. ISSN of this journal is/are 18711502.

Impact Score: 1.86 h-Index: 44 SJR: 0.58 Overall Ranking: 10005


94. AlterNative


AlterNative is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of AlterNative is 10019. ISSN of this journal is/are 11741740, 11771801.

Impact Score: 1.41 h-Index: 29 SJR: 0.579 Overall Ranking: 10019


95. Innovation


Innovation is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q2); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Innovation is 10053. ISSN of this journal is/are 13511610, 14698412.

Impact Score: 2.63 h-Index: 47 SJR: 0.577 Overall Ranking: 10053


96. Sport in Society


Sport in Society is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Sports Science (Q3). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Sport in Society is 10106. ISSN of this journal is/are 17430445, 17430437.

Impact Score: 2.50 h-Index: 55 SJR: 0.575 Overall Ranking: 10106


97. Communication, Culture and Critique


Communication, Culture and Critique is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q2). It is published by John Wiley & Sons Inc.. The overall rank of Communication, Culture and Critique is 10116. ISSN of this journal is/are 17539129, 17539137.

Impact Score: 1.97 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.574 Overall Ranking: 10116


98. Transgender Studies Quarterly


Transgender Studies Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Gender Studies (Q2). It is published by Duke University Press. The overall rank of Transgender Studies Quarterly is 10176. ISSN of this journal is/are 23289252, 23289260.

Impact Score: 2.25 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.572 Overall Ranking: 10176


99. Journal of International and Intercultural Communication


Journal of International and Intercultural Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of International and Intercultural Communication is 10186. ISSN of this journal is/are 17513065, 17513057.

Impact Score: 2.69 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.571 Overall Ranking: 10186


100. Journal of China Tourism Research


Journal of China Tourism Research is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of China Tourism Research is 10436. ISSN of this journal is/are 19388160, 19388179.

Impact Score: 3.43 h-Index: 32 SJR: 0.558 Overall Ranking: 10436








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Cultural Studies or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Cultural Studies


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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