4OR-A Quarterly Journal of Operations Research

metrics 2024

Elevating Knowledge in Operations Research and Beyond

Introduction

4OR-A Quarterly Journal of Operations Research is a prestigious peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing the field of operations research, focusing on its applications across various domains such as management, decision sciences, and computational theory. Published by Springer Heidelberg, this journal, with its ISSN 1619-4500 and E-ISSN 1614-2411, plays a crucial role in disseminating high-quality research findings that contribute to both theoretical advancements and practical solutions in operations research. With a noteworthy Q2 classification in multiple categories for 2023—including Computational Theory and Mathematics, Management Information Systems, and Management Science and Operations Research—the journal positions itself among the top-tier scholarly resources in its field. The journal is accessible to a wide audience of researchers, professionals, and students, inviting submissions that foster innovation and exploration within the operational research landscape. For those looking to enrich their understanding and foster scholarly discussions, 4OR represents an essential platform for disseminating impactful research that stands at the intersection of theory and practice.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.66
Journal Impact Factor1.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.00
H-Index46
Journal IF Without Self1.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.14
Influence0.63
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life8.00
Citing Half Life9.60
JCI0.36
Total Documents527
WOS Total Citations612
SCIMAGO Total Citations1920
SCIMAGO SELF Citations117
Scopus Journal Rank0.66
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.00
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.28
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.42

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Computational Theory and Mathematics in Computer Science
Rank #58/176
Percentile 67.05
Quartile Q2
Theoretical Computer Science in Mathematics
Rank #48/130
Percentile 63.08
Quartile Q2
Management Information Systems in Business, Management and Accounting
Rank #56/131
Percentile 57.25
Quartile Q2
Management Science and Operations Research in Decision Sciences
Rank #93/207
Percentile 55.07
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
Rank 61/106
Percentile 42.90
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
Rank 81/106
Percentile 23.58
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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