CANADIAN GEOTECHNICAL JOURNAL

metrics 2024

Advancing Geotechnical Knowledge for a Sustainable Future

Introduction

Canadian Geotechnical Journal, published by Canadian Science Publishing, stands as a premier resource in the field of geotechnical engineering, focusing on the science and practice of soil mechanics, engineering geology, and related disciplines. Established in 1968, this esteemed journal has earned a distinguished reputation, holding a Q1 ranking in both Civil and Structural Engineering as well as Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology as of 2023. It features a rigorous peer-review process that ensures the publication of high-quality research, making it essential reading for researchers, professionals, and students alike. With an impressive Scopus rank of #63 out of 379 in Civil and Structural Engineering and #41 out of 229 in Geotechnical Engineering, the journal continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of knowledge in geotechnics. While the journal does not currently provide open access options, it remains a vital platform for disseminating innovative findings and fostering academic collaboration in the geotechnical community.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.51
Journal Impact Factor3.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.90
H-Index147
Journal IF Without Self3.00
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.46
Influence1.03
Immediacy Index1.20
Cited Half Life15.30
Citing Half Life11.20
JCI0.94
Total Documents3362
WOS Total Citations17978
SCIMAGO Total Citations20139
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1787
Scopus Journal Rank1.51
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.45
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.91
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.29

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Civil and Structural Engineering in Engineering
Rank #63/379
Percentile 83.38
Quartile Q1
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #41/229
Percentile 82.10
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL
Rank 24/63
Percentile 62.70
Quartile Q2
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 76/253
Percentile 70.20
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL
Rank 19/63
Percentile 69.84
Quartile Q2
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 60/253
Percentile 76.28
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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