APPLIED VEGETATION SCIENCE

metrics 2024

Driving innovation in vegetation science and conservation.

Introduction

Applied Vegetation Science is an esteemed journal published by Wiley, dedicated to advancing the field of vegetation science. With a focus on ecology and nature conservation, this journal serves as a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and policy-makers alike. It holds an impressive Q1 ranking in Ecology and Nature and Landscape Conservation, and a Q2 ranking in Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law, positioning it among the top quartiles of its field as of 2023. The journal, with its ISSN 1402-2001 and E-ISSN 1654-109X, encompasses research spanning from its inception in 1998 to 2024, making it a rich resource for trends and developments in vegetation studies. While it is not currently an open-access publication, Applied Vegetation Science continues to uphold rigorous scientific standards and provides critical insights into managing and preserving ecosystems. Its impactful contributions are reflected in its strong Scopus rankings, solidifying its reputation as a cornerstone publication for the study and management of vegetation.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.89
Journal Impact Factor2.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.70
H-Index74
Journal IF Without Self2.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.40
Influence0.65
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life7.80
Citing Half Life10.60
JCI0.82
Total Documents1288
WOS Total Citations2724
SCIMAGO Total Citations8843
SCIMAGO SELF Citations863
Scopus Journal Rank0.89
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.48
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.87
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.83

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Nature and Landscape Conservation in Environmental Science
Rank #36/211
Percentile 82.94
Quartile Q1
Ecology in Environmental Science
Rank #83/461
Percentile 82.00
Quartile Q1
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law in Environmental Science
Rank #100/399
Percentile 74.94
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 103/195
Percentile 47.40
Quartile Q3
FORESTRY
Rank 28/89
Percentile 69.10
Quartile Q2
PLANT SCIENCES
Rank 117/265
Percentile 56.00
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 69/195
Percentile 64.62
Quartile Q2
FORESTRY
Rank 26/89
Percentile 70.79
Quartile Q2
PLANT SCIENCES
Rank 74/265
Percentile 72.08
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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