DISASTERS

metrics 2024

Transforming disaster understanding through academic collaboration.

Introduction

DISASTERS, published by WILEY, is a premier academic journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of disasters across multiple disciplines, including Earth and Planetary Sciences and Social Sciences. With a historical publication span from 1977 to 2024, this journal has established itself as a vital resource within the academic community, boasting a Q1 category ranking in both fields, indicating its high impact and relevance. DISASTERS ranks impressively in Scopus, holding the #27 position in General Social Sciences and #36 in General Earth and Planetary Sciences, reflecting its influence in shaping disaster research and policy. The journal serves as a platform for interdisciplinary collaboration, offering researchers, professionals, and students critical insights into disaster management, response strategies, and risk reduction measures. Although it is not an Open Access journal, DISASTERS remains a cornerstone for those looking to contribute to and stay informed about the evolving landscape of disaster studies.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.73
Journal Impact Factor2.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.10
H-Index81
Journal IF Without Self2.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.44
Influence0.91
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life12.10
Citing Half Life7.60
JCI1.23
Total Documents1048
WOS Total Citations3047
SCIMAGO Total Citations6025
SCIMAGO SELF Citations268
Scopus Journal Rank0.73
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.24
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.15
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.35

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Social Sciences in Social Sciences
Rank #27/275
Percentile 90.18
Quartile Q1
General Earth and Planetary Sciences in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #36/195
Percentile 81.54
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 97/182
Percentile 47.00
Quartile Q3
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 36/263
Percentile 86.50
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 43/184
Percentile 76.63
Quartile Q1
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 46/263
Percentile 82.51
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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