EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE LETTERS

metrics 2024

Catalyzing Knowledge in Earth and Space Sciences

Introduction

EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE LETTERS, published by ELSEVIER, stands as a premier academic journal in the fields of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Geochemistry and Petrology, Geophysics, and Space and Planetary Science. Since its inception in 1966 and continuing to 2024, the journal has consistently maintained an impressive reputation, ranking in the top quartile (Q1) across several categories, highlighting its vital role in advancing scholarly research. With a Scopus ranking of #4 in both Geophysics and Geochemistry and Petrology, and a notable 97th percentile in multiple Earth sciences categories, EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE LETTERS provides a platform for groundbreaking research, encouraging rigorous investigation and dissemination of knowledge. While not available as an Open Access publication, the journal remains highly accessible to academics and professionals worldwide, providing invaluable insights and fostering discussions that influence the future of Earth sciences. Whether you are a researcher, educator, or student, this journal is a crucial resource for understanding our planet and its processes.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank2.29
Journal Impact Factor4.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)5.00
H-Index287
Journal IF Without Self4.80
Eigen Factor0.05
Normal Eigen Factor9.94
Influence2.15
Immediacy Index1.00
Cited Half Life13.40
Citing Half Life10.50
JCI1.52
Total Documents12290
WOS Total Citations67165
SCIMAGO Total Citations171426
SCIMAGO SELF Citations16598
Scopus Journal Rank2.29
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.87
Cites / Document (3 Years)5.04
Cites / Document (4 Years)5.08

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Geophysics in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #4/165
Percentile 97.58
Quartile Q1
Geochemistry and Petrology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #4/154
Percentile 97.40
Quartile Q1
Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #5/159
Percentile 96.86
Quartile Q1
Space and Planetary Science in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #10/104
Percentile 90.38
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS
Rank 8/101
Percentile 92.60
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS
Rank 7/101
Percentile 93.07
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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