FISH AND FISHERIES

metrics 2024

Fostering stewardship for our oceans and fish populations.

Introduction

FISH AND FISHERIES is a premier academic journal published by Wiley, dedicated to advancing knowledge in the fields of aquatic science, ecology, and oceanography. With an impressive impact reflected in its 2023 categorization in the Q1 quartile across multiple disciplines—including Aquatic Science and Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law—it serves as an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike. This journal includes rigorous, peer-reviewed articles that address the multifaceted aspects of fish biology, conservation, and sustainable fisheries management. The journal's Scopus rankings further validate its significance, with top positions in Earth and Planetary Sciences, and its commitment to fostering scientific dialogue in an era where the oceans and aquatic ecosystems face unprecedented challenges. Despite not being an Open Access journal, FISH AND FISHERIES remains a vital platform for innovative research that informs policy and drives stewardship of fish populations and their habitats.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.99
Journal Impact Factor5.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)6.90
H-Index131
Journal IF Without Self5.60
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.43
Influence1.98
Immediacy Index1.10
Cited Half Life7.10
Citing Half Life9.00
JCI2.20
Total Documents996
WOS Total Citations6816
SCIMAGO Total Citations17615
SCIMAGO SELF Citations829
Scopus Journal Rank1.99
Cites / Document (2 Years)6.60
Cites / Document (3 Years)6.69
Cites / Document (4 Years)6.86

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Oceanography in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #3/145
Percentile 97.93
Quartile Q1
Aquatic Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #5/247
Percentile 97.98
Quartile Q1
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #21/721
Percentile 97.09
Quartile Q1
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law in Environmental Science
Rank #24/399
Percentile 93.98
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

FISHERIES
Rank 4/62
Percentile 94.40
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

FISHERIES
Rank 1/62
Percentile 98.39
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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