COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

metrics 2024

Bridging Disciplines for Cold Region Insights

Introduction

COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY is a prestigious journal published by Elsevier, widely recognized for its substantial contributions to the fields of Earth and Planetary Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology. Established in 1979 and with a converged publication cycle extending to 2024, this journal holds an impressive position within academic circles, reflected in its Q1 ranking for both categories in the latest 2023 evaluations, showcasing its relevance and influence in the scientific community. With a Scopus ranking of 23rd out of 195 in general Earth and planetary sciences and 40th out of 229 in its specialized engineering fields, the journal serves as a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students seeking to advance their understanding of the complexities of cold region environments. Although currently not an open-access publication, COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY continues to be an essential platform for innovative research and interdisciplinary studies, facilitating knowledge exchange among experts addressing the challenges posed by cold climates.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.97
Journal Impact Factor3.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.30
H-Index99
Journal IF Without Self3.80
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.46
Influence0.83
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life7.40
Citing Half Life8.00
JCI0.76
Total Documents2807
WOS Total Citations9968
SCIMAGO Total Citations20784
SCIMAGO SELF Citations3417
Scopus Journal Rank0.97
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.48
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.87
Cites / Document (4 Years)5.09

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Earth and Planetary Sciences in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #23/195
Percentile 88.21
Quartile Q1
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #40/229
Percentile 82.53
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, CIVIL
Rank 38/181
Percentile 79.30
Quartile Q1
ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL
Rank 40/81
Percentile 51.20
Quartile Q2
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 50/253
Percentile 80.40
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, CIVIL
Rank 50/181
Percentile 72.38
Quartile Q2
ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL
Rank 29/81
Percentile 64.20
Quartile Q2
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 98/253
Percentile 61.26
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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