BIODEGRADATION

metrics 2024

Championing interdisciplinary approaches to environmental sustainability.

Introduction

BIODEGRADATION is a leading academic journal published by Springer that focuses on the interdisciplinary study of the degradation of organic compounds and its implications for environmental health and sustainability. Operating since 1990, BIODEGRADATION has established itself as a pivotal resource in the fields of bioengineering, environmental chemistry, environmental engineering, microbiology, and pollution management, currently ranking in the Q2 quartile across these categories as of 2023. With an ISSN of 0923-9820 and an E-ISSN of 1572-9729, the journal disseminates high-quality, peer-reviewed research, engaging both seasoned researchers and emerging scholars interested in the mechanisms and applications of biodegradation processes. While the journal operates under a subscription model, it continues to attract significant interest due to its comprehensive coverage of innovative methodologies and critical analysis of biodegradation pathways and their environmental significance. As a beacon in its field, BIODEGRADATION not only addresses contemporary issues in environmental science but also fosters academic conversation and collaboration amongst researchers globally, making it an indispensable asset for those dedicated to advancing sustainability practices.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.84
Journal Impact Factor3.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.40
H-Index91
Journal IF Without Self3.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.20
Influence0.57
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life12.20
Citing Half Life8.20
JCI0.71
Total Documents1381
WOS Total Citations2894
SCIMAGO Total Citations10101
SCIMAGO SELF Citations424
Scopus Journal Rank0.84
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.63
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.83
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.00

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Environmental Engineering in Environmental Science
Rank #67/197
Percentile 65.99
Quartile Q2
Pollution in Environmental Science
Rank #59/167
Percentile 64.67
Quartile Q2
Environmental Chemistry in Environmental Science
Rank #66/147
Percentile 55.10
Quartile Q2
Microbiology in Immunology and Microbiology
Rank #88/182
Percentile 51.65
Quartile Q2
Bioengineering in Chemical Engineering
Rank #82/162
Percentile 49.38
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
Rank 82/174
Percentile 53.20
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
Rank 77/174
Percentile 55.75
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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