AFRICAN JOURNAL OF RANGE & FORAGE SCIENCE

metrics 2024

Empowering Scholars with Cutting-Edge Forage Science

Introduction

AFRICAN JOURNAL OF RANGE & FORAGE SCIENCE is a premier scholarly publication dedicated to the fields of animal science, zoology, and ecology, published by TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD. With a notable impact factor and categorized in the Q2 quartile for both Animal Science and Ecology, this journal is essential for disseminating cutting-edge research that addresses the complexities of forage management and its ecological implications across the African continent. Established in 1993 and continuing to engage with the latest advancements through to 2024, it serves as a vital platform for researchers, practitioners, and students to share innovative findings and practical applications. The journal not only fosters collaboration among scientists but also emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices in range management, providing insights that have broader implications for environmental conservation. Although it is not currently open access, the journal remains a respected entity in academic circles, with Scopus rankings reflecting its significant contribution to the scientific community. Readers are encouraged to explore its rich repository of research to inform and inspire future studies in these crucial areas.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.52
Journal Impact Factor1.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.80
H-Index36
Journal IF Without Self1.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.11
Influence0.38
Immediacy Index0.90
Cited Half Life6.80
Citing Half Life9.80
JCI0.41
Total Documents626
WOS Total Citations751
SCIMAGO Total Citations1532
SCIMAGO SELF Citations199
Scopus Journal Rank0.52
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.35
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.74
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.74

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Animal Science and Zoology in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #97/490
Percentile 80.20
Quartile Q1
Ecology in Environmental Science
Rank #151/461
Percentile 67.25
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 137/195
Percentile 30.00
Quartile Q3
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 300/358
Percentile 16.30
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 132/195
Percentile 32.31
Quartile Q3
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 262/359
Percentile 27.02
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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