ACS Central Science

metrics 2024

Unlocking Knowledge for a Brighter Scientific Future

Introduction

ACS Central Science is a prestigious, peer-reviewed journal published by the American Chemical Society, focusing on innovative research across the diverse landscape of chemistry and chemical engineering. Established in 2015 as an Open Access platform, it has rapidly risen in prominence, achieving a remarkable Q1 ranking in both Chemical Engineering and Chemistry fields, with an impressive Scopus percentile of 98th and 96th respectively. This journal serves as a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students seeking to disseminate and access cutting-edge advancements in these disciplines. By removing the barriers to access, ACS Central Science promotes the exchange of ideas and fosters collaborative research, ensuring that high-quality, impactful findings are available to all. With its clean and modern online interface, accessible from the heart of Washington, DC, the journal continues to attract leading scholars while influencing the trajectory of chemical sciences well into the future.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank3.72
Journal Impact Factor12.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)15.80
H-Index136
Journal IF Without Self12.70
Eigen Factor0.03
Normal Eigen Factor7.24
Influence4.45
Immediacy Index2.60
Cited Half Life4.10
Citing Half Life6.30
JCI2.72
Total Documents1909
WOS Total Citations18783
SCIMAGO Total Citations48345
SCIMAGO SELF Citations551
Scopus Journal Rank3.72
Cites / Document (2 Years)9.57
Cites / Document (3 Years)12.16
Cites / Document (4 Years)12.31

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Chemical Engineering in Chemical Engineering
Rank #5/273
Percentile 98.17
Quartile Q1
General Chemistry in Chemistry
Rank #15/408
Percentile 96.32
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 24/230
Percentile 89.80
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 10/231
Percentile 95.67
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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