Agricultural Water Management

metrics 2024

Connecting Science and Policy for Sustainable Water Use in Agriculture

Introduction

Agricultural Water Management, published by ELSEVIER, is a leading journal in the fields of agronomy, soil science, and water resource management. With an impressive impact factor reflecting its relevance and authority—ranking Q1 in multiple categories including Agronomy and Crop Science, Earth-Surface Processes, Soil Science, and Water Science and Technology—the journal serves as a critical platform for groundbreaking research and innovative practices aimed at enhancing agricultural sustainability and efficient water use. Operating since 1976, it has maintained a strong commitment to disseminating high-quality scholarly work that addresses contemporary challenges in water management related to agriculture across diverse environments. Readers can expect to find a spectrum of research articles, review papers, and case studies that not only contribute to scientific knowledge but also inform policy and practice for professionals in the field. While not open access, the journal remains a pivotal resource for researchers, practitioners, and students keen to advance their understanding of agricultural water issues and their implications for the global ecosystem.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.58
Journal Impact Factor5.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)6.20
H-Index163
Journal IF Without Self5.90
Eigen Factor0.02
Normal Eigen Factor4.53
Influence0.93
Immediacy Index1.50
Cited Half Life5.20
Citing Half Life7.20
JCI1.89
Total Documents6617
WOS Total Citations31875
SCIMAGO Total Citations71108
SCIMAGO SELF Citations10357
Scopus Journal Rank1.58
Cites / Document (2 Years)6.88
Cites / Document (3 Years)7.37
Cites / Document (4 Years)7.33

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Earth-Surface Processes in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #5/179
Percentile 97.21
Quartile Q1
Agronomy and Crop Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #11/406
Percentile 97.29
Quartile Q1
Water Science and Technology in Environmental Science
Rank #11/261
Percentile 95.79
Quartile Q1
Soil Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #8/159
Percentile 94.97
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

AGRONOMY
Rank 6/125
Percentile 95.60
Quartile Q1
WATER RESOURCES
Rank 8/127
Percentile 94.10
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

AGRONOMY
Rank 4/125
Percentile 96.80
Quartile Q1
WATER RESOURCES
Rank 2/127
Percentile 98.43
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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