ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS

metrics 2024

Connecting research to conservation for impactful change.

Introduction

ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS, published by WILEY, is a leading journal in the field of ecology, providing a platform for innovative research that addresses the understanding and management of ecological systems. With an ISSN of 1051-0761 and E-ISSN of 1939-5582, it has established itself as a vital resource for ecologists and environmental scientists since its inception in 1991. Ranked in the top quartile (Q1) for Ecology in 2023 and with a Scopus ranking of 40 out of 461 in Environmental Science, ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS boasts an impressive impact factor, attesting to its significance and influence in the field. The journal's mission is to publish peer-reviewed articles that contribute to ecological theory and its applications in conservation and environmental management. Researchers, professionals, and students alike will find invaluable insights and the latest developments in ecological research through its comprehensive scope and rigorous scholarship, ensuring a crucial role in shaping future ecological practices and policies.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.75
Journal Impact Factor4.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)5.10
H-Index238
Journal IF Without Self4.30
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor2.73
Influence1.58
Immediacy Index1.30
Cited Half Life12.90
Citing Half Life9.00
JCI1.12
Total Documents4501
WOS Total Citations22067
SCIMAGO Total Citations61577
SCIMAGO SELF Citations2471
Scopus Journal Rank1.75
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.60
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.98
Cites / Document (4 Years)5.02

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Ecology in Environmental Science
Rank #40/461
Percentile 91.32
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 33/195
Percentile 83.30
Quartile Q1
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 105/358
Percentile 70.80
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 36/195
Percentile 81.54
Quartile Q1
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 69/359
Percentile 80.78
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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