Fungal Biology

metrics 2024

Unlocking the Secrets of Fungi for a Sustainable Future

Introduction

Fungal Biology, published by Elsevier Science Ltd, is a premier journal dedicated to advancing the field of mycology and its interdisciplinary applications. With an ISSN of 1878-6146 and E-ISSN 1878-6162, this journal serves as a vital platform for researchers and professionals interested in the ecological, evolutionary, and genetic aspects of fungi, as well as their implications in infectious diseases and plant sciences. As of 2023, it proudly holds a Q2 ranking in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics and Plant Science, and a Q3 ranking in Genetics and Infectious Diseases, highlighting its significant contribution to these domains. The journal boasts an impressive Scopus rank, including a percentile of 83rd in Ecological studies, ensuring that published research reaches a wide audience and impacts ongoing discourse in the field. With open access options, Fungal Biology encourages the dissemination of high-quality research, aimed to foster collaboration and innovation among scholars and practitioners. With its convergence of knowledge from 2010 to 2024, this journal is instrumental for those advancing the understanding of fungal biology and its myriad applications in environmental and health sciences.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.70
Journal Impact Factor2.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.00
H-Index118
Journal IF Without Self2.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.52
Influence0.58
Immediacy Index0.90
Cited Half Life6.90
Citing Half Life9.30
JCI0.89
Total Documents3394
WOS Total Citations3678
SCIMAGO Total Citations23630
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1897
Scopus Journal Rank0.70
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.02
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.07
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.20

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #119/721
Percentile 83.50
Quartile Q1
Infectious Diseases in Medicine
Rank #117/344
Percentile 65.99
Quartile Q2
Genetics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #140/347
Percentile 59.65
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

MYCOLOGY
Rank 12/33
Percentile 65.20
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

MYCOLOGY
Rank 13/33
Percentile 60.61
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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