EVOLUTION

metrics 2024

Pioneering Insights into Life's Complexities

Introduction

EVOLUTION is a premier academic journal published by Oxford University Press, dedicated to the dynamic fields of evolutionary biology, ecology, and genetics. Since its inception in 1948, the journal has established itself as a leading platform for innovative research and critical analyses, achieving a remarkable impact factor that reflects its significance in the scientific community. EVOLUTION is consistently ranked in the Q1 category across key disciplines, including Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Ecology, and Genetics, making it a vital resource for researchers and practitioners alike. With an impressive Scopus ranking placing it in the 79th percentile for Agricultural and Biological Sciences and the 78th percentile for Ecology and Evolution, the journal is essential reading for those seeking to stay at the forefront of evolutionary studies. Although the journal does not currently offer open access options, it remains a crucial vehicle for disseminating cutting-edge research that influences the understanding of biological processes and their implications in diverse ecosystems. The commitment to rigor and excellence ensures that EVOLUTION continues to shape the discourse in evolutionary science and related fields.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.24
Journal Impact Factor3.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.40
H-Index218
Journal IF Without Self3.10
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor2.26
Influence1.32
Immediacy Index0.90
Cited Half Life18.60
Citing Half Life12.20
JCI0.90
Total Documents6335
WOS Total Citations27748
SCIMAGO Total Citations82169
SCIMAGO SELF Citations8010
Scopus Journal Rank1.24
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.20
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.30
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.51

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Agricultural and Biological Sciences in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #46/221
Percentile 79.19
Quartile Q1
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #153/721
Percentile 78.78
Quartile Q1
Genetics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #171/347
Percentile 50.72
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 56/195
Percentile 71.50
Quartile Q2
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
Rank 17/54
Percentile 69.40
Quartile Q2
GENETICS & HEREDITY
Rank 73/191
Percentile 62.00
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 57/195
Percentile 70.77
Quartile Q2
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
Rank 24/54
Percentile 55.56
Quartile Q2
GENETICS & HEREDITY
Rank 61/191
Percentile 68.06
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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