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Balkanistic Forum

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

0.18

h-Index

2024-2025

 3

Rank

2024-2025

 21469

SJR

2024-2025

 0.195

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 Balkanistic Forum
Abbreviation Balk. Forum
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Literature and Literary Theory (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q2); History (Q2); Linguistics and Language (Q2); Anthropology (Q3)
h-index 3
Overall Rank/Ranking 21469
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.195
Impact Score 0.18
Publisher International University Seminar for Balkan Studies and Specialization
Country Bulgaria
ISSN 13103970
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2015-2024




About Balkanistic Forum


Balkanistic Forum is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Literature and Literary Theory (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q2); History (Q2); Linguistics and Language (Q2); Anthropology (Q3). It is published by International University Seminar for Balkan Studies and Specialization. The overall rank of Balkanistic Forum is 21469. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.195. 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 3. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Balkanistic Forum journal is 13103970. 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. Balkanistic Forum is cited by a total of 21 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Balkanistic Forum Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Balkanistic Forum is 0.18, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Balkanistic Forum IF is increased by a factor of 0.13 and approximate percentage change is 260% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising 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

Balkanistic Forum Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Balkanistic Forum is 0.18. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Balkanistic Forum. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.18
2023 0.05
2022 0.04
2021 0.04
2020 0.08
2019 0.02
2018 0.00
2017 0.00
2016 0.00
2015 0.00

Balkanistic Forum h-index


  Table Setting

Balkanistic Forum has an h-index of 3. It means 3 articles of this journal have more than 3 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.




Balkanistic Forum ISSN


The ISSN of Balkanistic Forum is 13103970. 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

Balkanistic Forum Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Balkanistic Forum is 21469. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.195. 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 Balkanistic Forum by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.195
2023 0.138
2022 0.100
2021 0.184
2020 0.123
2019 0.100
2018 0.100
2017 0.100
2016 0.101
2015

Ranking of Balkanistic Forum by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 21469
2023 23806
2022 27461
2021 19325
2020 26537
2019 29419
2018 30722
2017 31396
2016 30081
2015 32031

Balkanistic Forum Publisher


Table Setting

Balkanistic Forum is published by International University Seminar for Balkan Studies and Specialization. It's publishing house is located in Bulgaria. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2015-2024. 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 Balkanistic Forum is Balk. Forum. This abbreviation ('Balk. Forum') 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 Balkanistic Forum


If your research field is/are related to Literature and Literary Theory (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q2); History (Q2); Linguistics and Language (Q2); Anthropology (Q3), 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 Balkanistic Forum?

Balkanistic Forum latest impact IF is 0.18. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 0.18 (2024) and 0.00 (2018), respectively, in the last 10 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.04 in the previous 10 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Balkanistic Forum?

The Balkanistic Forum has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.195, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 10 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.195 in 2024 and the lowest being in 2015. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Balkanistic Forum over the previous 10-year period stands at 0.04.


What's the latest h-index of the Balkanistic Forum?

The latest h-index of the Balkanistic Forum is 3.


Who's the publisher of the Balkanistic Forum?

The Balkanistic Forum is published by the International University Seminar for Balkan Studies and Specialization, with its country of publication being the Bulgaria.


What's the current ranking of the Balkanistic Forum?

The Balkanistic Forum is currently ranked 21469 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 10 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 19325 in 2021 and its lowest position of 32031 in 2015.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Balkanistic Forum?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Balkanistic Forum is Balk. Forum.


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

Balkanistic Forum is classified as a journal that the International University Seminar for Balkan Studies and Specialization publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Balkanistic Forum?

The Balkanistic Forum encompasses the following areas:

  • Literature and Literary Theory
  • Cultural Studies
  • History
  • Linguistics and Language
  • Anthropology

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


What's the ISSN of the Balkanistic Forum?

The Balkanistic Forum is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 13103970.


What's the best quartile of the Balkanistic Forum?

The best quartile for the Balkanistic Forum is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Balkanistic Forum?

The Balkanistic Forum coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2015-2024.


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 Balkanistic Forum

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.18
2023 0.05
2022 0.04
2021 0.04
2020 0.08
2019 0.02
2018 0.00
2017 0.00
2016 0.00
2015 0.00



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