COMMUNITY ECOLOGY

metrics 2024

Championing Collaborative Research in Ecology

Introduction

COMMUNITY ECOLOGY is a distinguished journal published by Springer Heidelberg that focuses on the intricate dynamics of ecological interactions within communities. Established in 2000 and continuing robustly through to 2024, this journal aims to disseminate significant research findings that contribute to the understanding of ecological processes, species interactions, and community structures. With an ISSN of 1585-8553 and an E-ISSN of 1588-2756, the journal holds a commendable position in the academic sphere, reflected in its Q2 quartile rankings in the categories of Ecology and Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics. It boasts an impressive Scopus ranking within the 57th percentile for both Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Environmental Science fields, attesting to its relevance and influence. Though it does not currently operate under an open access model, COMMUNITY ECOLOGY remains a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students eager to advance their knowledge in community ecology, highlighting the importance of collaborative research in addressing ecological challenges globally.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.42
Journal Impact Factor1.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.60
H-Index37
Journal IF Without Self1.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.13
Influence0.43
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life9.70
Citing Half Life11.90
JCI0.41
Total Documents707
WOS Total Citations852
SCIMAGO Total Citations2293
SCIMAGO SELF Citations221
Scopus Journal Rank0.42
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.21
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.63
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.56

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #306/721
Percentile 57.56
Quartile Q2
Ecology in Environmental Science
Rank #198/461
Percentile 57.05
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 147/195
Percentile 24.90
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 132/195
Percentile 32.31
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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