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Western Folklore

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

0.03

h-Index

2024-2025

 16

Rank

2024-2025

 29170

SJR

2024-2025

 0.105

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 Western Folklore
Abbreviation West. Folk.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q3); Anthropology (Q4); Cultural Studies (Q4); History (Q4)
h-index 16
Overall Rank/Ranking 29170
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.105
Impact Score 0.03
Publisher California Folklore Society
Country United States
ISSN 0043373X
Best Quartile Q3
Coverage History 1968-1969, 1979-1980, 1985, 1989, 1999, 2002-2014, 2017-2024




About Western Folklore


Western Folklore is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q3); Anthropology (Q4); Cultural Studies (Q4); History (Q4). It is published by California Folklore Society. The overall rank of Western Folklore is 29170. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.105. 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 16. The best quartile for this journal is Q3.

The ISSN of Western Folklore journal is 0043373X. 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. Western Folklore is cited by a total of 7 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Western Folklore Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Western Folklore is 0.03, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Western Folklore IF is decreased by a factor of 0.07 and approximate percentage change is -70% 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

Western Folklore Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Western Folklore is 0.03. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Western Folklore. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.03
2023 0.10
2022 0.21
2021 0.24
2020 0.16
2019 0.05
2018 0.00
2017 0.00
2016 0.10
2015 0.17
2014 0.31

Western Folklore h-index


  Table Setting

Western Folklore has an h-index of 16. It means 16 articles of this journal have more than 16 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.




Western Folklore ISSN


The ISSN of Western Folklore is 0043373X. 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

Western Folklore Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Western Folklore is 29170. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.105. 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 Western Folklore by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.105
2023 0.143
2022 0.110
2021 0.115
2020 0.210
2019 0.101
2018 0.102
2017 0.102
2016 0.226
2015 0.101
2014 0.116

Ranking of Western Folklore by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 29170
2023 23509
2022 25420
2021 23890
2020 18742
2019 29296
2018 29540
2017 30019
2016 16382
2015 30618
2014 25133

Western Folklore Publisher


Table Setting

Western Folklore is published by California Folklore Society. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1968-1969, 1979-1980, 1985, 1989, 1999, 2002-2014, 2017-2024. 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 Western Folklore is West. Folk.. This abbreviation ('West. Folk.') 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 Western Folklore


If your research field is/are related to Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q3); Anthropology (Q4); Cultural Studies (Q4); History (Q4), 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 Western Folklore?

Western Folklore latest impact IF is 0.03. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 0.31 (2014) and 0.00 (2018), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.12 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Western Folklore?

The Western Folklore has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.105, 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 0.226 in 2016 and the lowest being 0.101 in 2019. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Western Folklore over the previous 11-year period stands at 0.12.


What's the latest h-index of the Western Folklore?

The latest h-index of the Western Folklore is 16.


Who's the publisher of the Western Folklore?

The Western Folklore is published by the California Folklore Society, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Western Folklore?

The Western Folklore is currently ranked 29170 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 16382 in 2016 and its lowest position of 30618 in 2015.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Western Folklore?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Western Folklore is West. Folk..


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

Western Folklore is classified as a journal that the California Folklore Society publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Western Folklore?

The Western Folklore encompasses the following areas:

  • Visual Arts and Performing Arts
  • Anthropology
  • Cultural Studies
  • History

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


What's the ISSN of the Western Folklore?

The Western Folklore is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 0043373X.


What's the best quartile of the Western Folklore?

The best quartile for the Western Folklore is Q3 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Western Folklore?

The Western Folklore coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1968-1969, 1979-1980, 1985, 1989, 1999, 2002-2014, 2017-2024.


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 Western Folklore

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.03
2023 0.10
2022 0.21
2021 0.24
2020 0.16
2019 0.05
2018 0.00
2017 0.00
2016 0.10
2015 0.17
2014 0.31



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