FOREST SCIENCE

metrics 2024

Advancing knowledge in forestry and ecology.

Introduction

FOREST SCIENCE, published by Oxford University Press Inc, is a pivotal journal in the field of forestry and ecological modeling, boasting an impressive track record since its inception in 1970. With an ISSN of 0015-749X and E-ISSN 1938-3738, the journal provides a valuable platform for the dissemination of high-quality research and studies that address contemporary challenges in forestry and ecology. It ranks in the Q2 category for both ecology and forestry and holds a Q3 ranking in ecological modeling according to the latest evaluations, illustrating its significant contribution to these fields. The journal is accessible through various options, facilitating broad readership and engagement within the academic community. As part of its commitment to advancing knowledge and practices in forest management and conservation, FOREST SCIENCE seeks to bridge theoretical research with practical applications, making it an indispensable resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.46
Journal Impact Factor1.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.90
H-Index89
Journal IF Without Self1.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.24
Influence0.37
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life19.50
Citing Half Life10.90
JCI0.53
Total Documents1698
WOS Total Citations4289
SCIMAGO Total Citations8163
SCIMAGO SELF Citations624
Scopus Journal Rank0.46
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.33
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.53
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.58

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Forestry in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #59/174
Percentile 66.09
Quartile Q2
Ecology in Environmental Science
Rank #205/461
Percentile 55.53
Quartile Q2
Ecological Modeling in Environmental Science
Rank #23/41
Percentile 43.90
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

FORESTRY
Rank 40/89
Percentile 55.60
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

FORESTRY
Rank 46/89
Percentile 48.31
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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