ANIMAL WELFARE

metrics 2024

Leading the way in animal welfare research and advocacy.

Introduction

ANIMAL WELFARE, published by Cambridge University Press, is a vital academic journal dedicated to advancing our understanding of animal ethics, welfare science, and related practices. With an ISSN of 0962-7286 and an E-ISSN of 2054-1538, the journal offers a platform for researchers and professionals to share significant findings and insights that enhance animal protection and welfare across various settings. Operating from its distinguished location in the United Kingdom, the journal boasts a commendable impact factor and is recognized in several quartile categories in 2023, including Q3 in Animal Science and Zoology, Q3 in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and Q2 in Veterinary (miscellaneous). With its diverse scope, ANIMAL WELFARE plays a crucial role in influencing policy and practice while fostering multidisciplinary discourse. It is a valuable resource for anyone dedicated to improving the lives of animals and understanding the complexities involved in animal welfare research.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.34
Journal Impact Factor1.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.80
H-Index78
Journal IF Without Self1.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.14
Influence0.37
Immediacy Index0.90
Cited Half Life13.80
Citing Half Life9.30
JCI0.74
Total Documents1410
WOS Total Citations2726
SCIMAGO Total Citations5519
SCIMAGO SELF Citations566
Scopus Journal Rank0.34
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.11
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.11
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.58

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Veterinary in Veterinary
Rank #71/194
Percentile 63.40
Quartile Q2
Animal Science and Zoology in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #219/490
Percentile 55.31
Quartile Q2
General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #129/221
Percentile 41.63
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

VETERINARY SCIENCES
Rank 73/167
Percentile 56.60
Quartile Q2
ZOOLOGY
Rank 64/180
Percentile 64.70
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

VETERINARY SCIENCES
Rank 62/168
Percentile 63.10
Quartile Q2
ZOOLOGY
Rank 66/180
Percentile 63.33
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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