AFRICAN INVERTEBRATES

metrics 2024

Championing Conservation Through Invertebrate Research

Introduction

AFRICAN INVERTEBRATES is a distinguished open-access academic journal published by the COUNCIL NATAL MUSEUM, specializing in the study of invertebrate biology within the vibrant ecosystems of Africa. Operating since 2006, this journal has established itself as a vital resource in the fields of Animal Science, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, Insect Science, and Paleontology, earning a strong Q2 ranking in these categories as of 2023. With its ISSN 1681-5556 and E-ISSN 2305-2562, the journal provides unrestricted access to cutting-edge research, fostering collaboration among global researchers and professionals. AFRICAN INVERTEBRATES serves not only as a platform for high-quality scholarly articles but also aims to enhance the understanding of Africa's unique invertebrate fauna and the ecological challenges they face. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, the journal is pivotal for those looking to contribute to the discourse surrounding African biodiversity and conservation strategies.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.43
Journal Impact Factor0.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.60
H-Index17
Journal IF Without Self0.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.02
Influence0.19
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life12.40
Citing Half Life18.00
JCI0.33
Total Documents301
WOS Total Citations235
SCIMAGO Total Citations506
SCIMAGO SELF Citations72
Scopus Journal Rank0.43
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.73
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.67
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.64

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Animal Science and Zoology in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #386/490
Percentile 21.22
Quartile Q4
Insect Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #144/181
Percentile 20.44
Quartile Q4
Paleontology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #95/113
Percentile 15.93
Quartile Q4
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #607/721
Percentile 15.81
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

ENTOMOLOGY
Rank 80/109
Percentile 27.10
Quartile Q3
PALEONTOLOGY
Rank 49/56
Percentile 13.40
Quartile Q4
ZOOLOGY
Rank 120/180
Percentile 33.60
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENTOMOLOGY
Rank 83/109
Percentile 23.85
Quartile Q4
PALEONTOLOGY
Rank 54/56
Percentile 3.57
Quartile Q4
ZOOLOGY
Rank 150/180
Percentile 16.67
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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