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AlterNative

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

1.41

h-Index

2024-2025

 29

Rank

2024-2025

 10019

SJR

2024-2025

 0.579

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 AlterNative
Abbreviation AlterNative
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Anthropology (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1)
h-index 29
Overall Rank/Ranking 10019
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.579
Impact Score 1.41
Publisher SAGE Publications Inc.
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 11741740, 11771801
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2014, 2016-2025




About AlterNative


AlterNative is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of AlterNative is 10019. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.579. 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 29. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of AlterNative journal is 11741740, 11771801. 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. AlterNative is cited by a total of 441 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


AlterNative Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of AlterNative is 1.41, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. AlterNative IF is decreased by a factor of 0.38 and approximate percentage change is -21.23% 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

AlterNative Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of AlterNative is 1.41. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of AlterNative. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.41
2023 1.79
2022 1.92
2021 1.24
2020 1.18
2019 1.05
2018 0.71
2017 0.46
2016 0.68
2015 0.53
2014 0.00

AlterNative h-index


  Table Setting

AlterNative has an h-index of 29. It means 29 articles of this journal have more than 29 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.




AlterNative ISSN


The ISSN of AlterNative is 11741740, 11771801. 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

AlterNative Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of AlterNative is 10019. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.579. 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 AlterNative by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.579
2023 0.594
2022 0.641
2021 0.494
2020 0.398
2019 0.293
2018 0.229
2017 0.194
2016 0.222
2015 0.122
2014

Ranking of AlterNative by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 10019
2023 9031
2022 7941
2021 10114
2020 12154
2019 14611
2018 16335
2017 17783
2016 16536
2015 24589
2014 31337

AlterNative Publisher


Table Setting

AlterNative is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2014, 2016-2025. 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 AlterNative is AlterNative. This abbreviation ('AlterNative') 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 AlterNative


If your research field is/are related to Anthropology (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1), 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 AlterNative?

AlterNative latest impact IF is 1.41. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.92 (2022) and 0.00 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1 in the previous 11 years.


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

The AlterNative has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.579, 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 0.641 in 2022 and the lowest being in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the AlterNative over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.


What's the latest h-index of the AlterNative?

The latest h-index of the AlterNative is 29.


Who's the publisher of the AlterNative?

The AlterNative is published by the SAGE Publications Inc., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the AlterNative?

The AlterNative is currently ranked 10019 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 7941 in 2022 and its lowest position of 31337 in 2014.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the AlterNative?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the AlterNative is AlterNative.


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

AlterNative is classified as a journal that the SAGE Publications Inc. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the AlterNative?

The AlterNative encompasses the following areas:

  • 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 AlterNative?

The AlterNative is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 11741740, 11771801.


What's the best quartile of the AlterNative?

The best quartile for the AlterNative is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the AlterNative?

The AlterNative coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2014, 2016-2025.


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 AlterNative

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.41
2023 1.79
2022 1.92
2021 1.24
2020 1.18
2019 1.05
2018 0.71
2017 0.46
2016 0.68
2015 0.53
2014 0.00



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