Annals of GIS

metrics 2024

Exploring the Frontiers of Spatial Science

Introduction

Welcome to the Annals of GIS, a leading academic journal published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, dedicated to advancing the field of Geographic Information Science and its applications. With an ISSN of 1947-5683 and an E-ISSN of 1947-5691, this Open Access journal has been ensuring wide accessibility since 2019, thereby bolstering the dissemination of knowledge in areas such as remote sensing, spatial analysis, and geoinformatics. Hailing from the United Kingdom, the journal ranks impressively within its categories, achieving a Q2 status in Computer Science Applications and a prestigious Q1 ranking in Earth and Planetary Sciences for 2023, placing it in the top 10% among its peers. With a focus on innovative research spanning from 2009 to 2024, the Annals of GIS serves as a vital platform for researchers, professionals, and students alike, providing insights and fostering discussions that push the boundaries of geographic technologies and their real-world applications.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.92
Journal Impact Factor2.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.90
H-Index40
Journal IF Without Self2.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.23
Influence0.90
Immediacy Index0.80
Cited Half Life4.20
Citing Half Life7.20
JCI1.03
Total Documents558
WOS Total Citations834
SCIMAGO Total Citations2405
SCIMAGO SELF Citations70
Scopus Journal Rank0.92
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.90
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.55
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.50

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Earth and Planetary Sciences in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #17/195
Percentile 91.28
Quartile Q1
Computer Science Applications in Computer Science
Rank #151/817
Percentile 81.52
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

GEOGRAPHY
Rank 33/171
Percentile 81.00
Quartile Q1
GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL
Rank 26/65
Percentile 60.80
Quartile Q2
REMOTE SENSING
Rank 30/62
Percentile 52.40
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

GEOGRAPHY
Rank 31/172
Percentile 81.98
Quartile Q1
GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL
Rank 14/65
Percentile 78.46
Quartile Q1
REMOTE SENSING
Rank 14/62
Percentile 77.42
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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