ANNALS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH

metrics 2024

Transforming Complexity into Clarity

Introduction

Annals of Operations Research is a prestigious journal published by Springer, dedicated to advancing the field of operations research through high-quality, peer-reviewed articles. Since its inception in 1984, this journal has been at the forefront of disseminating innovative research and methodologies across various domains of Decision Sciences and Management Science. With an impressive H-index, the journal ranks in the Q2 category for Decision Sciences and the Q1 category for Management Science and Operations Research as of 2023, reflecting its significant impact and relevance in these fields. Furthermore, its notable Scopus rankings, including Rank #36/207 in Management Science and Operations Research and Rank #12/41 in General Decision Sciences, emphasize its role as a critical resource for researchers, practitioners, and students alike. The Annals of Operations Research is committed to the exploration of complex operational challenges and fosters knowledge that contributes to effective decision-making processes, making it an essential resource for anyone involved in the study or application of operations research.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.02
Journal Impact Factor4.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.40
H-Index125
Journal IF Without Self4.40
Eigen Factor0.02
Normal Eigen Factor4.06
Influence0.86
Immediacy Index0.90
Cited Half Life3.70
Citing Half Life6.00
JCI0.99
Total Documents6365
WOS Total Citations17817
SCIMAGO Total Citations34848
SCIMAGO SELF Citations3988
Scopus Journal Rank1.02
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.85
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.85
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.98

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Management Science and Operations Research in Decision Sciences
Rank #36/207
Percentile 82.61
Quartile Q1
General Decision Sciences in Decision Sciences
Rank #12/41
Percentile 70.73
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
Rank 23/106
Percentile 78.80
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
Rank 22/106
Percentile 79.25
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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