DESALINATION

metrics 2024

Leading the charge in innovative water treatment methodologies.

Introduction

DESALINATION, a leading journal in the field of water science and technology, is published by Elsevier and has been a pivotal resource since its inception in 1966. With its commitment to advancing the disciplines of chemical engineering, materials science, and mechanical engineering, this journal boasts an impressive impact factor, reflecting its esteemed position in category quartiles, as it ranks in the Q1 tier across various fields including Water Science and Technology and Chemical Engineering. Researchers rely on DESALINATION for its cutting-edge studies and comprehensive reviews that address critical challenges in desalination methods and water treatment technologies. Operating in a non-open access format, the journal ensures high-quality peer-reviewed articles are readily accessible to professionals and academics seeking to enhance their understanding of water resources and sustainable practices. Its Scopus rankings place it among the top 10% in multiple applicable domains, making it an essential archive for ongoing research and innovative solutions aimed at addressing global water scarcity.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.52
Journal Impact Factor8.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)8.70
H-Index231
Journal IF Without Self8.30
Eigen Factor0.02
Normal Eigen Factor5.05
Influence1.24
Immediacy Index2.00
Cited Half Life8.20
Citing Half Life4.90
JCI1.78
Total Documents12483
WOS Total Citations52875
SCIMAGO Total Citations143713
SCIMAGO SELF Citations21160
Scopus Journal Rank1.52
Cites / Document (2 Years)8.96
Cites / Document (3 Years)9.42
Cites / Document (4 Years)9.66

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Water Science and Technology in Environmental Science
Rank #7/261
Percentile 97.32
Quartile Q1
Mechanical Engineering in Engineering
Rank #21/672
Percentile 96.88
Quartile Q1
General Chemical Engineering in Chemical Engineering
Rank #13/273
Percentile 95.24
Quartile Q1
General Chemistry in Chemistry
Rank #32/408
Percentile 92.16
Quartile Q1
General Materials Science in Materials Science
Rank #42/463
Percentile 90.93
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL
Rank 14/170
Percentile 92.10
Quartile Q1
WATER RESOURCES
Rank 3/127
Percentile 98.00
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL
Rank 8/171
Percentile 95.32
Quartile Q1
WATER RESOURCES
Rank 3/127
Percentile 97.64
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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