Forest and Society

metrics 2024

Empowering stewardship through interdisciplinary insights.

Introduction

Forest and Society is a premier peer-reviewed journal that serves as a significant platform for researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers in the fields of forestry, geography, and social sciences. Published by the Faculty of Forestry at Universitas Hasanuddin in Makassar, Indonesia, this Open Access journal has been committed to disseminating high-quality research since its inception in 2017. With an impressive impact profile, as evidenced by its Q1 quartile ranking in Forestry and Political Science for 2023, Forest and Society effectively connects innovative research with pressing global issues related to forest management and sustainable development. The journal's objectives include fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and driving insightful discussions around conservation practices and socio-political dimensions of forest governance. By providing unhindered access to invaluable resources, Forest and Society aims to empower the academic community and enhance the sustainable stewardship of forest resources.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.57
Journal Impact Factor1.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.70
H-Index17
Journal IF Without Self1.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.08
Influence0.31
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life2.80
Citing Half Life8.50
JCI0.68
Total Documents179
WOS Total Citations276
SCIMAGO Total Citations854
SCIMAGO SELF Citations133
Scopus Journal Rank0.57
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.63
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.63
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.71

Metrics History

Rank 2024

IF (Web Of Science)

FORESTRY
Rank 36/89
Percentile 60.10
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

FORESTRY
Rank 34/89
Percentile 61.80
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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