Frontiers in Plant Science

metrics 2024

Pioneering research that cultivates knowledge and collaboration.

Introduction

Frontiers in Plant Science is a premier open-access journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of plant biology, covering a broad spectrum of topics including physiology, ecology, and biotechnology. Published by FRONTIERS MEDIA SA in Switzerland, this journal has established itself as a key resource in the field of plant science, boasting an impressive impact factor and ranking in the Q1 category for plant science as of 2023. With its Scopus rank of 61 out of 516 in both Agricultural and Biological Sciences, the journal is recognized for its quality and relevance, being in the 88th percentile among its peers. Since its inception in 2010, Frontiers in Plant Science has embraced an open-access format, ensuring that cutting-edge research is readily available to scientists, professionals, and educators around the globe. The journal aims to foster innovative research and collaboration within the plant science community, making it an essential publication for those looking to stay at the forefront of the discipline.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.02
Journal Impact Factor4.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)5.30
H-Index216
Journal IF Without Self4.10
Eigen Factor0.11
Normal Eigen Factor23.57
Influence0.91
Immediacy Index1.00
Cited Half Life4.60
Citing Half Life7.80
JCI1.10
Total Documents26225
WOS Total Citations123848
SCIMAGO Total Citations277926
SCIMAGO SELF Citations27827
Scopus Journal Rank1.02
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.24
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.92
Cites / Document (4 Years)5.51

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Plant Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #61/516
Percentile 88.18
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PLANT SCIENCES
Rank 44/265
Percentile 83.60
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PLANT SCIENCES
Rank 40/265
Percentile 84.91
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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