GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY

metrics 2024

Exploring the Interconnections of Life and Climate

Introduction

GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY, published by Wiley, is a leading journal dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of the relationships between biological systems and global environmental changes. With an impressive impact factor placing it in the Q1 category across multiple disciplines—including Ecology, Environmental Chemistry, and Global and Planetary Change—this journal is essential for researchers, professionals, and students aiming to stay at the forefront of this dynamic field. The journal has a rich history since its inception in 1995, continually providing a platform for high-quality research that informs policy and management practices worldwide. Although it is not open access, the journal remains a valuable resource for those committed to exploring the complexities of ecological and environmental change. With a Scopus ranking of #3 in Global and Planetary Change and #6 in both Ecology and Environmental Chemistry, GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY continues to shape the dialogue on the pressing environmental challenges of our time.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank4.29
Journal Impact Factor10.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)13.00
H-Index313
Journal IF Without Self10.80
Eigen Factor0.07
Normal Eigen Factor16.20
Influence3.96
Immediacy Index2.30
Cited Half Life6.90
Citing Half Life7.50
JCI2.50
Total Documents7245
WOS Total Citations68820
SCIMAGO Total Citations171622
SCIMAGO SELF Citations11486
Scopus Journal Rank4.29
Cites / Document (2 Years)10.85
Cites / Document (3 Years)11.96
Cites / Document (4 Years)12.59

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Ecology in Environmental Science
Rank #6/461
Percentile 98.70
Quartile Q1
General Environmental Science in Environmental Science
Rank #4/233
Percentile 98.28
Quartile Q1
Global and Planetary Change in Environmental Science
Rank #3/120
Percentile 97.50
Quartile Q1
Environmental Chemistry in Environmental Science
Rank #6/147
Percentile 95.92
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Rank 1/74
Percentile 99.30
Quartile Q1
ECOLOGY
Rank 4/195
Percentile 98.20
Quartile Q1
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 18/358
Percentile 95.10
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Rank 1/74
Percentile 98.65
Quartile Q1
ECOLOGY
Rank 3/195
Percentile 98.46
Quartile Q1
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 6/359
Percentile 98.33
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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