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Sound Studies

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

0.41

h-Index

2024-2025

 11

Rank

2024-2025

 22255

SJR

2024-2025

 0.184

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 Sound Studies
Abbreviation Sound Stud.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q2); Cultural Studies (Q2); Communication (Q3)
h-index 11
Overall Rank/Ranking 22255
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.184
Impact Score 0.41
Publisher Routledge
Country United States
ISSN 20551940, 20551959
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 2015-2025




About Sound Studies


Sound Studies is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q2); Cultural Studies (Q2); Communication (Q3). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Sound Studies is 22255. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.184. 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 11. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Sound Studies journal is 20551940, 20551959. 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. Sound Studies is cited by a total of 23 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Sound Studies Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Sound Studies is 0.41, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Sound Studies IF is increased by a factor of 0.15 and approximate percentage change is 57.69% 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

Sound Studies Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Sound Studies is 0.41. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Sound Studies. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.41
2023 0.26
2022 0.51
2021 0.68
2020 0.35
2019 0.28
2018 0.27
2017 0.53
2016 0.25
2015 0.00

Sound Studies h-index


  Table Setting

Sound Studies has an h-index of 11. It means 11 articles of this journal have more than 11 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.




Sound Studies ISSN


The ISSN of Sound Studies is 20551940, 20551959. 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

Sound Studies Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Sound Studies is 22255. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.184. 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 Sound Studies by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.184
2023 0.128
2022 0.173
2021 0.229
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015

Ranking of Sound Studies by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 22255
2023 24831
2022 20612
2021 17280
2020 34772
2019 32506
2018 33946
2017 34718
2016 34140
2015 33602

Sound Studies Publisher


Table Setting

Sound Studies is published by Routledge. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2015-2025. 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 Sound Studies is Sound Stud.. This abbreviation ('Sound Stud.') 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 Sound Studies


If your research field is/are related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q2); Cultural Studies (Q2); Communication (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 Sound Studies?

Sound Studies latest impact IF is 0.41. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 0.68 (2021) and 0.00 (2015), respectively, in the last 10 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.35 in the previous 10 years.


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

The Sound Studies has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.184, 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 0.229 in 2021 and the lowest being in 2020. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Sound Studies over the previous 10-year period stands at 0.35.


What's the latest h-index of the Sound Studies?

The latest h-index of the Sound Studies is 11.


Who's the publisher of the Sound Studies?

The Sound Studies is published by the Routledge, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Sound Studies?

The Sound Studies is currently ranked 22255 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 17280 in 2021 and its lowest position of 34772 in 2020.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Sound Studies?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Sound Studies is Sound Stud..


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

Sound Studies is classified as a journal that the Routledge publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Sound Studies?

The Sound Studies encompasses the following areas:

  • Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
  • Cultural Studies
  • Communication

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


What's the ISSN of the Sound Studies?

The Sound Studies is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 20551940, 20551959.


What's the best quartile of the Sound Studies?

The best quartile for the Sound Studies is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Sound Studies?

The Sound Studies coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2015-2025.


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 Sound Studies

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.41
2023 0.26
2022 0.51
2021 0.68
2020 0.35
2019 0.28
2018 0.27
2017 0.53
2016 0.25
2015 0.00



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