What is the Impact Factor of Frontiers of Narrative Studies?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Frontiers of Narrative Studies is 0.60, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is Frontiers of Narrative Studies indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Frontiers of Narrative Studies is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q1) and an H-index of N/A.

Who publishes Frontiers of Narrative Studies and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Frontiers of Narrative Studies is published by International Academic Publisher. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

WoS ESCI N/AHybrid

Frontiers of Narrative Studies

Identifier (ISSN):2509-4882(Print)/2509-4890(Online)

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.6↑ +0.5

Journal Impact Factor

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WoS Quartile

N/A

WoS ESCIJCR Quartile

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WoS Categories↓

JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Frontiers of Narrative Studies

WoS N/A

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.6

Scopus SJR & Rank

N/A

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus / Elsevier Data

H-Index (Hirsch Index)

N/A

papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIN/A

Self-Citation Rate0%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

7articles/year

45.61% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Frontiers of Narrative Studies (ISSN: 2509-4882) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Multiple, published by reputable academic bodies. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.60, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Philosophy85.3%Art80.6%Linguistics76.7%Literature75.2%Narrative67.4%Computer science56.6%Sociology53.5%Epistemology48.1%Political science43.4%History42.6%Psychology42.6%Law42.6%Aesthetics38.8%Mathematics27.1%Artificial intelligence23.3%Visual arts21.7%Biology20.9%Operating system20.2%Narratology20.2%

Primary Research Areas

Multiple

NLM PubMed Catalog

0 calls

Special Issues

Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRESCI2026

LITERARY THEORY & CRITICISM

N/A

RankN/A

IndexESCI

JCRESCI2026

LITERATURE

N/A

RankN/A

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

LITERARY THEORY & CRITICISM

Rank3/58

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

LITERATURE

Rank3/200

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
LITERARY THEORY & CRITICISM	JCRESCI	N/A	N/A
LITERATURE	JCRESCI	N/A	N/A
LITERARY THEORY & CRITICISM	JCIESCI	3/58	Q1
LITERATURE	JCIESCI	3/200	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

10 year

2026Latest

IF0.6

Articles / Year13

Total Citations0

2025

IF0.1

Articles / Year24

Total Citations1

2024

IF0.1

Articles / Year15

Total Citations13

2023

IF0.4

Articles / Year21

Total Citations16

2022

IF—

Articles / Year17

Total Citations22

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.6	13	0
2025	0.1	24	1
2024	0.1	15	13
2023	0.4	21	16
2022	—	17	22
2021	—	16	25
2020	—	18	37
2019	—	20	170
2018	—	44	167
2017	—	24	72

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 0%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Literature

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2区LITERARY THEORY & CRITICISM

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 7 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.