APPLIED ERGONOMICS

metrics 2024

Advancing the Science of Ergonomics for a Safer Tomorrow

Introduction

Welcome to Applied Ergonomics, a premier journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in the multidisciplinary field of ergonomics and human factors. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd, this esteemed journal features a diverse range of research covering critical aspects of physical therapy, human factors, safety, and engineering. With an impressive impact factor and consistently ranked in the Q1 category across multiple domains—including Engineering, Human Factors and Ergonomics, and Safety—Applied Ergonomics serves as a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students aiming to enhance user experience and optimize workplace safety. With its extensive historical archive dating back to 1969 and continuing through 2025, this journal encourages the dissemination of innovative applications and research findings that contribute to the ergonomics body of knowledge. For those interested in cutting-edge research that directly impacts health and safety practices, Applied Ergonomics is the authoritative source.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.05
Journal Impact Factor3.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.70
H-Index126
Journal IF Without Self3.10
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.75
Influence0.81
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life6.80
Citing Half Life8.50
JCI0.88
Total Documents3503
WOS Total Citations10443
SCIMAGO Total Citations28990
SCIMAGO SELF Citations3025
Scopus Journal Rank1.05
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.97
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.31
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.59

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation in Health Professions
Rank #16/247
Percentile 93.52
Quartile Q1
Engineering (miscellaneous) in Engineering
Rank #28/204
Percentile 86.27
Quartile Q1
Human Factors and Ergonomics in Social Sciences
Rank #7/46
Percentile 84.78
Quartile Q1
Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality in Engineering
Rank #31/207
Percentile 85.02
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL
Rank 27/69
Percentile 61.60
Quartile Q2
ERGONOMICS
Rank 6/24
Percentile 77.10
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED
Rank 34/113
Percentile 70.40
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL
Rank 17/69
Percentile 75.36
Quartile Q1
ERGONOMICS
Rank 5/24
Percentile 79.17
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED
Rank 43/114
Percentile 62.28
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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