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Southern Cultures

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

0.16

h-Index

2024-2025

 13

Rank

2024-2025

 23141

SJR

2024-2025

 0.17

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 Southern Cultures
Abbreviation South. Cult.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q2); Cultural Studies (Q2)
h-index 13
Overall Rank/Ranking 23141
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.17
Impact Score 0.16
Publisher University of North Carolina Press
Country United States
ISSN 10688218
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 2002-2024




About Southern Cultures


Southern Cultures is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q2); Cultural Studies (Q2). It is published by University of North Carolina Press. The overall rank of Southern Cultures is 23141. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.17. 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 13. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Southern Cultures journal is 10688218. 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. Southern Cultures is cited by a total of 37 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Southern Cultures Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Southern Cultures is 0.16, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Southern Cultures IF is decreased by a factor of 0.08 and approximate percentage change is -33.33% 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

Southern Cultures Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Southern Cultures is 0.16. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Southern Cultures. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.16
2023 0.24
2022 0.16
2021 0.05
2020 0.02
2019 0.04
2018 0.02
2017 0.05
2016 0.09
2015 0.12
2014 0.12

Southern Cultures h-index


  Table Setting

Southern Cultures has an h-index of 13. It means 13 articles of this journal have more than 13 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.




Southern Cultures ISSN


The ISSN of Southern Cultures is 10688218. 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

Southern Cultures Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Southern Cultures is 23141. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.17. 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 Southern Cultures by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.17
2023 0.181
2022 0.147
2021 0.102
2020 0.123
2019 0.102
2018 0.103
2017 0.106
2016 0.105
2015 0.108
2014 0.102

Ranking of Southern Cultures by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 23141
2023 21120
2022 22144
2021 25694
2020 26645
2019 28268
2018 29027
2017 28452
2016 28557
2015 27281
2014 28740

Southern Cultures Publisher


Table Setting

Southern Cultures is published by University of North Carolina Press. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2002-2024. 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 Southern Cultures is South. Cult.. This abbreviation ('South. Cult.') 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 Southern Cultures


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

Southern Cultures latest impact IF is 0.16. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 0.24 (2023) and 0.02 (2020), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.1 in the previous 11 years.


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

The Southern Cultures has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.17, 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 0.181 in 2023 and the lowest being 0.102 in 2021. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Southern Cultures over the previous 11-year period stands at 0.1.


What's the latest h-index of the Southern Cultures?

The latest h-index of the Southern Cultures is 13.


Who's the publisher of the Southern Cultures?

The Southern Cultures is published by the University of North Carolina Press, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Southern Cultures?

The Southern Cultures is currently ranked 23141 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 21120 in 2023 and its lowest position of 29027 in 2018.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Southern Cultures?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Southern Cultures is South. Cult..


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

Southern Cultures is classified as a journal that the University of North Carolina Press publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Southern Cultures?

The Southern Cultures encompasses the following areas:

  • Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
  • Cultural Studies

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


What's the ISSN of the Southern Cultures?

The Southern Cultures is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 10688218.


What's the best quartile of the Southern Cultures?

The best quartile for the Southern Cultures is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Southern Cultures?

The Southern Cultures coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2002-2024.


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 Southern Cultures

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.16
2023 0.24
2022 0.16
2021 0.05
2020 0.02
2019 0.04
2018 0.02
2017 0.05
2016 0.09
2015 0.12
2014 0.12



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