ACTA BIOTHEORETICA

metrics 2024

Empowering Scholars to Challenge Conventional Boundaries

Introduction

ACTA BIOTHEORETICA is a distinguished academic journal published by Springer, offering a vital platform for the dissemination of research within various interdisciplinary fields including Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Environmental Science, and Philosophy. The journal, with its extensive history since its inception in 1935, holds a significant impact factor within its respective categories, ranking Q2 in Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Q1 in Philosophy as of 2023. Its archives, spanning from historical publications to contemporary studies, serve as a rich repository for scholars, professionals, and students dedicated to advancing knowledge in these areas. ACTA BIOTHEORETICA invites contributions that push the boundaries of theoretical exploration and practical application, with the aim of fostering an understanding that bridges science and philosophy. Although not open access, the journal maintains wide accessibility through its integrated digital platforms, enhancing the reach and impact of published work worldwide. Its central office located in Dordrecht, Netherlands further accentuates its international appeal and significance.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.32
Journal Impact Factor1.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.20
H-Index39
Journal IF Without Self1.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.07
Influence0.32
Immediacy Index0.90
Cited Half Life14.60
Citing Half Life12.50
JCI0.40
Total Documents573
WOS Total Citations738
SCIMAGO Total Citations1795
SCIMAGO SELF Citations106
Scopus Journal Rank0.32
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.75
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.51
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.47

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Philosophy in Arts and Humanities
Rank #64/806
Percentile 92.06
Quartile Q1
General Agricultural and Biological Sciences in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #84/221
Percentile 61.99
Quartile Q2
Applied Mathematics in Mathematics
Rank #257/635
Percentile 59.53
Quartile Q2
General Environmental Science in Environmental Science
Rank #121/233
Percentile 48.07
Quartile Q3
General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #121/221
Percentile 45.25
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

MATHEMATICAL & COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
Rank 50/65
Percentile 23.80
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

MATHEMATICAL & COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
Rank 55/65
Percentile 15.38
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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