BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION

metrics 2024

Connecting science and conservation for a healthier Earth.

Introduction

Biodiversity and Conservation is a leading peer-reviewed journal published by Springer, dedicated to advancing the understanding of biodiversity and the critical aspects of conservation biology. With an impact factor that consistently places it in the Q1 category across multiple fields including Ecology, Evolution, and Nature and Landscape Conservation, this journal serves as a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students who aim to address the pressing challenges of biodiversity loss and ecosystem management. Established in 1992, the journal has successfully created a platform for high-quality research and innovative approaches, facilitating the dissemination of knowledge that informs conservation practices globally. With a strong ranking in Scopus, it highlights the importance of rigorous scientific inquiry in the preservation of our natural world. Subscribers can access a wealth of articles that encompass a broad range of topics pertinent to both theoretical and practical aspects of biodiversity, encouraging an interdisciplinary dialogue among the diverse fields of environmental science and conservation.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.95
Journal Impact Factor3.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.50
H-Index153
Journal IF Without Self3.00
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.67
Influence0.89
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life10.90
Citing Half Life8.80
JCI0.71
Total Documents4859
WOS Total Citations13592
SCIMAGO Total Citations36372
SCIMAGO SELF Citations2173
Scopus Journal Rank0.95
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.05
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.52
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.71

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Nature and Landscape Conservation in Environmental Science
Rank #31/211
Percentile 85.31
Quartile Q1
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #107/721
Percentile 85.16
Quartile Q1
Ecology in Environmental Science
Rank #79/461
Percentile 82.86
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Rank 15/74
Percentile 80.40
Quartile Q1
ECOLOGY
Rank 60/195
Percentile 69.50
Quartile Q2
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 169/358
Percentile 52.90
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Rank 26/74
Percentile 64.86
Quartile Q2
ECOLOGY
Rank 89/195
Percentile 54.36
Quartile Q2
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 154/359
Percentile 57.10
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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