Aims & Scope

The Journal of American Folklore, the quarterly journal of the American Folklore Society since the Society's founding in 1888, publishes scholarly articles, notes, and commentaries directed to a wide professional audience.

Other sections include those devoted to poetry, short fiction, and creative non-fiction on matters fundamental to the field; and reviews of books, exhibitions and events, films, sound recordings, and digital/online resources.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 17775

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.269

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q1

h-index

Year Value
2024 26

Impact Factor

Year Value
2024 0.50

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.


Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
0.50
First Published: 2024

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.269
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q1
First Published: 2024

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