BIOFOULING

metrics 2024

Pioneering Insights into Water Technology

Introduction

BIOFOULING is a leading academic journal dedicated to exploring the complex phenomena associated with biofouling in aquatic environments, published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in the United Kingdom. With an esteemed history since its inception in 1988, the journal has become an essential resource for researchers and professionals in applied microbiology, aquatic sciences, and water technology, boasting impressive Scopus rankings: 59th in Aquatic Science and 78th in Water Science and Technology. While the journal operates on a traditional subscription model, it offers high-quality, peer-reviewed research that dynamically addresses the challenges posed by biofouling across various ecosystems. BIOFOULING aims to disseminate cutting-edge findings and innovative strategies, making it a vital platform for advancing knowledge and solutions in this critical area of study until 2024 and beyond. Researchers looking to publish or cite impactful studies will find BIOFOULING an invaluable outlet that significantly contributes to the global understanding of biofouling and its ecological implications.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.52
Journal Impact Factor2.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.70
H-Index105
Journal IF Without Self2.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.39
Influence0.61
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life10.50
Citing Half Life7.60
JCI0.72
Total Documents1733
WOS Total Citations5312
SCIMAGO Total Citations15676
SCIMAGO SELF Citations2654
Scopus Journal Rank0.52
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.60
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.97
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.49

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Aquatic Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #59/247
Percentile 76.11
Quartile Q1
Water Science and Technology in Environmental Science
Rank #78/261
Percentile 70.11
Quartile Q2
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology in Immunology and Microbiology
Rank #64/127
Percentile 49.61
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
Rank 95/174
Percentile 45.70
Quartile Q3
MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
Rank 21/119
Percentile 82.80
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
Rank 74/174
Percentile 57.47
Quartile Q2
MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
Rank 36/119
Percentile 69.75
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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