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Lion and the Unicorn

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

0.08

h-Index

2024-2025

 17

Rank

2024-2025

 26010

SJR

2024-2025

 0.133

Note: The impact score or impact index 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.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Lion and the Unicorn
Abbreviation Lion Unic.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Literature and Literary Theory (Q2)
h-index 17
Overall Rank/Ranking 26010
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.133
Impact Score 0.08
Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press
Country United States
ISSN 01472593, 10806563
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 2002-2023




About Lion and the Unicorn


Lion and the Unicorn is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Literature and Literary Theory (Q2). It is published by Johns Hopkins University Press. The overall rank of Lion and the Unicorn is 26010. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.133. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 17. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Lion and the Unicorn journal is 01472593, 10806563. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Lion and the Unicorn is cited by a total of 20 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Lion and the Unicorn Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Lion and the Unicorn is 0.08, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Lion and the Unicorn IF is decreased by a factor of 0.26 and approximate percentage change is -76.47% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Lion and the Unicorn Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Lion and the Unicorn is 0.08. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Lion and the Unicorn. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.08
2023 0.34
2022 0.07
2021 0.15
2020 0.09
2019 0.13
2018 0.21
2017 0.09
2016 0.17
2015 0.17
2014 0.22

Lion and the Unicorn h-index


  Table Setting

Lion and the Unicorn has an h-index of 17. It means 17 articles of this journal have more than 17 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Lion and the Unicorn ISSN


The ISSN of Lion and the Unicorn is 01472593, 10806563. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Lion and the Unicorn Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Lion and the Unicorn is 26010. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.133. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Lion and the Unicorn by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.133
2023 0.143
2022 0.135
2021 0.118
2020 0.120
2019 0.130
2018 0.127
2017 0.123
2016 0.111
2015 0.171
2014 0.123

Ranking of Lion and the Unicorn by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 26010
2023 23470
2022 22985
2021 23515
2020 27017
2019 23512
2018 23928
2017 24690
2016 27003
2015 19431
2014 23923

Lion and the Unicorn Publisher


Table Setting

Lion and the Unicorn is published by Johns Hopkins University Press. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2002-2023. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Lion and the Unicorn is Lion Unic.. This abbreviation ('Lion Unic.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Lion and the Unicorn


If your research field is/are related to Literature and Literary Theory (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Lion and the Unicorn?

Lion and the Unicorn latest impact IF is 0.08. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 0.34 (2023) and 0.07 (2022), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.16 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Lion and the Unicorn?

The Lion and the Unicorn has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.133, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.171 in 2015 and the lowest being 0.111 in 2016. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Lion and the Unicorn over the previous 11-year period stands at 0.16.


What's the latest h-index of the Lion and the Unicorn?

The latest h-index of the Lion and the Unicorn is 17.


Who's the publisher of the Lion and the Unicorn?

The Lion and the Unicorn is published by the Johns Hopkins University Press, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Lion and the Unicorn?

The Lion and the Unicorn is currently ranked 26010 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 19431 in 2015 and its lowest position of 27017 in 2020.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Lion and the Unicorn?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Lion and the Unicorn is Lion Unic..


Is the "Lion and the Unicorn" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Lion and the Unicorn is classified as a journal that the Johns Hopkins University Press publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Lion and the Unicorn?

The Lion and the Unicorn encompasses the following areas:

  • Literature and Literary Theory

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Lion and the Unicorn?

The Lion and the Unicorn is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 01472593, 10806563.


What's the best quartile of the Lion and the Unicorn?

The best quartile for the Lion and the Unicorn is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Lion and the Unicorn?

The Lion and the Unicorn coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2002-2023.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Lion and the Unicorn

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.08
2023 0.34
2022 0.07
2021 0.15
2020 0.09
2019 0.13
2018 0.21
2017 0.09
2016 0.17
2015 0.17
2014 0.22



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