Energy Research & Social Science

metrics 2024

Exploring the Nexus of Energy and Society

Introduction

Energy Research & Social Science is a leading interdisciplinary journal published by ELSEVIER, focusing on the dynamic interaction between energy systems and social dynamics. With an ISSN of 2214-6296 and an E-ISSN of 2214-6326, it has been at the forefront of energy studies since its inception in 2014. The journal is recognized for its high impact, currently holding a Q1 ranking across multiple categories including Energy Engineering and Power Technology, Fuel Technology, and Social Sciences, making it an essential resource for scholars and professionals alike. Its Scopus rankings further reinforce its prominence, with notable placements such as Rank #4 in Nuclear Energy and Engineering and Rank #7 in Social Sciences (miscellaneous). Although not an open-access journal, it offers valuable insights and research findings that span from renewable energy to sustainable practices, empowering readers to engage critically with the challenges and innovations shaping the energy landscape. As the energy sector evolves, Energy Research & Social Science serves as a invaluable platform for disseminating research that bridges scientific inquiry and socio-economic realities, catering to the needs of researchers, professionals, and students dedicated to creating a sustainable energy future.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank2.32
Journal Impact Factor6.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)7.20
H-Index113
Journal IF Without Self6.90
Eigen Factor0.03
Normal Eigen Factor5.91
Influence1.72
Immediacy Index1.50
Cited Half Life3.70
Citing Half Life5.40
JCI1.48
Total Documents2831
WOS Total Citations17963
SCIMAGO Total Citations45851
SCIMAGO SELF Citations9477
Scopus Journal Rank2.32
Cites / Document (2 Years)7.69
Cites / Document (3 Years)8.39
Cites / Document (4 Years)8.46

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Social Sciences (miscellaneous) in Social Sciences
Rank #7/604
Percentile 98.84
Quartile Q1
Nuclear Energy and Engineering in Energy
Rank #4/77
Percentile 94.81
Quartile Q1
Energy Engineering and Power Technology in Energy
Rank #18/272
Percentile 93.38
Quartile Q1
Fuel Technology in Energy
Rank #10/128
Percentile 92.19
Quartile Q1
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment in Energy
Rank #33/270
Percentile 87.78
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 19/182
Percentile 89.80
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 34/184
Percentile 81.52
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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