Ecosystem Services

metrics 2024

Empowering decision-makers with cutting-edge ecosystem research.

Introduction

Ecosystem Services, published by Elsevier, is a leading interdisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing research in the field of ecosystem services and their critical role in environmental sustainability and resource management. With an impact factor underscoring its significance, this journal proudly holds a prestigious Q1 ranking in multiple categories, including Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Ecology, and Global and Planetary Change, indicating its strong influence and high-quality contributions to various scientific domains. Established in 2012 and running through to 2024, Ecosystem Services aims to publish innovative research that explores the complex interactions between ecosystem services and human well-being. This journal is particularly valuable for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners dedicated to understanding and enhancing the natural systems that underpin life on Earth. By facilitating open access to cutting-edge studies and reviews, Ecosystem Services serves as a vital resource for promoting informed decision-making and fostering sustainable development practices globally.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank2.11
Journal Impact Factor6.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)6.90
H-Index109
Journal IF Without Self6.10
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.95
Influence1.36
Immediacy Index1.30
Cited Half Life5.70
Citing Half Life6.80
JCI1.42
Total Documents1482
WOS Total Citations10137
SCIMAGO Total Citations26842
SCIMAGO SELF Citations3566
Scopus Journal Rank2.11
Cites / Document (2 Years)6.43
Cites / Document (3 Years)7.51
Cites / Document (4 Years)7.65

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #2/193
Percentile 98.96
Quartile Q1
Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #15/821
Percentile 98.17
Quartile Q1
Nature and Landscape Conservation in Environmental Science
Rank #7/211
Percentile 96.68
Quartile Q1
Ecology in Environmental Science
Rank #18/461
Percentile 96.10
Quartile Q1
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law in Environmental Science
Rank #16/399
Percentile 95.99
Quartile Q1
Global and Planetary Change in Environmental Science
Rank #9/120
Percentile 92.50
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 14/195
Percentile 93.10
Quartile Q1
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 54/358
Percentile 85.10
Quartile Q1
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 22/182
Percentile 88.20
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 19/195
Percentile 90.26
Quartile Q1
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 41/359
Percentile 88.58
Quartile Q1
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 36/184
Percentile 80.43
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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