Environmental Research Letters

metrics 2024

Empowering voices in environmental science.

Introduction

Environmental Research Letters is a premier, peer-reviewed journal published by IOP Publishing Ltd based in the United Kingdom, dedicated to advancing the field of environmental science. With an impressive Impact Factor and consistently ranked in the Q1 category for its focus on Environmental Science, Public Health, and Renewable Energy, this open-access journal has been a vital resource for researchers and practitioners since its inception in 2006. Covering a wide scope of topics including sustainability, environmental health, and innovative energy solutions, ERL aims to promote discourse and disseminate groundbreaking research that addresses global environmental challenges. As a leader in the field, it holds prestigious positions in Scopus rankings, ensuring that published works reach a wide audience, thus driving impactful change. Researchers, professionals, and students alike will find valuable insights and essential knowledge within its pages, making it a keystone publication for anyone invested in environmental advancements.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank2.13
Journal Impact Factor5.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)7.20
H-Index183
Journal IF Without Self5.80
Eigen Factor0.07
Normal Eigen Factor15.88
Influence2.29
Immediacy Index1.10
Cited Half Life4.70
Citing Half Life6.00
JCI1.21
Total Documents7247
WOS Total Citations44013
SCIMAGO Total Citations106335
SCIMAGO SELF Citations6802
Scopus Journal Rank2.13
Cites / Document (2 Years)5.87
Cites / Document (3 Years)6.75
Cites / Document (4 Years)7.12

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #28/665
Percentile 95.79
Quartile Q1
General Environmental Science in Environmental Science
Rank #20/233
Percentile 91.42
Quartile Q1
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment in Energy
Rank #44/270
Percentile 83.70
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 63/358
Percentile 82.50
Quartile Q1
METEOROLOGY & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
Rank 13/110
Percentile 88.60
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 59/359
Percentile 83.57
Quartile Q1
METEOROLOGY & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
Rank 18/110
Percentile 83.64
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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