Frontiers in Forests and Global Change

metrics 2024

Empowering global collaboration for forest conservation.

Introduction

Frontiers in Forests and Global Change is a leading open-access journal dedicated to advancing research in the interdisciplinary fields of forests, ecology, and global environmental change. Published by FRONTIERS MEDIA SA in Switzerland, this journal has established itself as a vital resource for scholars in ecological and environmental science, securing a prestigious Q1 ranking in multiple categories such as Ecology and Forestry as of 2023. With its commitment to open access since 2018, Frontiers in Forests and Global Change facilitates the widespread dissemination of knowledge and fosters global collaboration among researchers, professionals, and students aiming to address pressing environmental issues. The journal's emphasis on innovative research aligns with its aim to tackle the complexities of climate change and its impact on forest ecosystems, making it an essential publication for those seeking to contribute to sustainable solutions for our planet.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank-
Journal Impact Factor2.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.50
H-Index-
Journal IF Without Self2.70
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.37
Influence1.04
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life2.80
Citing Half Life8.40
JCI0.92
Total Documents-
WOS Total Citations2744
SCIMAGO Total Citations-
SCIMAGO SELF Citations-
Scopus Journal Rank-
Cites / Document (2 Years)-
Cites / Document (3 Years)-
Cites / Document (4 Years)-

Metrics History

Rank 2024

IF (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 69/195
Percentile 64.90
Quartile Q2
FORESTRY
Rank 15/89
Percentile 83.70
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 55/195
Percentile 71.79
Quartile Q2
FORESTRY
Rank 21/89
Percentile 76.40
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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