ECOSYSTEMS

metrics 2024

Advancing ecological knowledge for a sustainable future.

Introduction

ECOSYSTEMS, an esteemed journal published by SPRINGER, stands at the forefront of ecological research with a distinguished Q1 quartile ranking in multiple categories, including Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, and Environmental Chemistry for 2023. Founded in 1998, the journal has become crucial for advancing our understanding of ecosystem dynamics and interactions, offering researchers a platform to disseminate significant findings relevant to ecological health and sustainability. Although Open Access is not available, the journal maintains a robust reputation, evidenced by its high Scopus rankings—placing it within the top 10% in diverse ecological domains. With a publication scope that spans fundamental and applied aspects of ecosystems, ECOSYSTEMS serves as an essential resource for professionals and students pursuing innovative ecological solutions, making it indispensable for contributing to the global conversation on environmental sustainability. For more information, please visit the publisher's site or access your institution's library resources.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.40
Journal Impact Factor3.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.90
H-Index171
Journal IF Without Self3.40
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.40
Influence1.16
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life11.50
Citing Half Life9.90
JCI0.98
Total Documents2379
WOS Total Citations10115
SCIMAGO Total Citations27583
SCIMAGO SELF Citations969
Scopus Journal Rank1.40
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.22
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.16
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.22

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #63/721
Percentile 91.26
Quartile Q1
Ecology in Environmental Science
Rank #45/461
Percentile 90.24
Quartile Q1
Environmental Chemistry in Environmental Science
Rank #38/147
Percentile 74.15
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 52/195
Percentile 73.60
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 48/195
Percentile 75.38
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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