Emerging Topics in Life Sciences

metrics 2024

Exploring Innovative Horizons in Biology

Introduction

Emerging Topics in Life Sciences is a prestigious journal published by Portland Press Ltd, dedicated to advancing the field of life sciences through innovative research, critical reviews, and insightful discussions. With an ISSN of 2397-8554 and an E-ISSN of 2397-8562, this journal operates from its base in the United Kingdom and has quickly established itself as a leading platform for high-quality scientific communication since its inception in 2017. Its esteemed ranking in the 2023 Scopus Quartiles—notably Q1 in Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Q2 in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology—demonstrates its significant impact, attracting the attention of researchers and practitioners alike. The journal excels in providing open access to its content, ensuring that vital information is freely available to the global research community. With a focus on the latest trends and emerging topics, this journal is ideally suited for academics, professionals, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of life sciences and contribute to this dynamic field.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.79
Journal Impact Factor3.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.80
H-Index32
Journal IF Without Self3.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.68
Influence1.21
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life3.60
Citing Half Life6.60
JCI0.53
Total Documents446
WOS Total Citations1271
SCIMAGO Total Citations3020
SCIMAGO SELF Citations7
Scopus Journal Rank0.79
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.28
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.18
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.76

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Medicine in Medicine
Rank #50/636
Percentile 92.14
Quartile Q1
General Agricultural and Biological Sciences in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #22/221
Percentile 90.05
Quartile Q1
General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #47/221
Percentile 78.73
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Rank 138/313
Percentile 56.10
Quartile Q2
BIOLOGY
Rank 24/109
Percentile 78.40
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Rank 217/313
Percentile 30.67
Quartile Q3
BIOLOGY
Rank 54/109
Percentile 50.46
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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