eLife

metrics 2024

Connecting Ideas, Cultivating Collaboration

Introduction

eLife is a premier open-access journal that stands at the forefront of biological and medical research, published by eLIFE SCIENCES PUBL LTD in the United Kingdom. Since its inception in 2012, the journal has made significant strides in disseminating high-quality research across various key disciplines, including Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Immunology and Microbiology, and Neuroscience, maintaining a prestigious Q1 quartile ranking in all these fields as of 2023. With an impressive Scopus ranking placing it among the top-tier journals—12th in General Neuroscience, 24th in General Biochemistry, and 8th in General Immunology—eLife is recognized for its impact and influence in shaping research narratives. As an open-access journal, eLife facilitates global access to groundbreaking scientific discoveries, fostering collaboration and innovation among researchers, professionals, and students alike. With a commitment to rigorous peer review and publication excellence, eLife is not just a journal; it is a vital platform contributing to the advancement of life sciences.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank3.93
Journal Impact Factor6.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)7.20
H-Index206
Journal IF Without Self6.40
Eigen Factor0.26
Normal Eigen Factor57.44
Influence3.67
Immediacy Index1.60
Cited Half Life4.50
Citing Half Life9.00
JCI1.88
Total Documents15508
WOS Total Citations96957
SCIMAGO Total Citations264745
SCIMAGO SELF Citations9267
Scopus Journal Rank3.93
Cites / Document (2 Years)6.16
Cites / Document (3 Years)6.72
Cites / Document (4 Years)6.90

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Neuroscience in Neuroscience
Rank #12/113
Percentile 89.38
Quartile Q1
General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #24/221
Percentile 89.14
Quartile Q1
General Immunology and Microbiology in Immunology and Microbiology
Rank #8/61
Percentile 86.89
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

BIOLOGY
Rank 8/109
Percentile 93.10
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

BIOLOGY
Rank 6/109
Percentile 94.50
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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