GRASS AND FORAGE SCIENCE

metrics 2024

Cultivating Knowledge for a Greener Future

Introduction

Grass and Forage Science is a premier journal published by Wiley, dedicated to advancing the fields of agronomy and crop science, as well as environmental science management. With its ISSN 0142-5242 and E-ISSN 1365-2494, this esteemed journal has been a cornerstone of scholarly communication since its inception in 1946, and it continues to provide critical insights into the cultivation and sustainability of grasslands and forage systems through to 2024. Recognized within the academic community, it holds a distinguished Q1 ranking in Agronomy and Crop Science and a Q2 ranking in Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law, highlighting its significant impact and contribution to these essential domains. Researchers, professionals, and students alike benefit from the rigorous peer-reviewed articles that address contemporary challenges and innovations in land management, grassland farming, and ecological sustainability. While the journal operates under a subscription model, its breadth of expertise makes it an invaluable resource for anyone engaged in agricultural and environmental sciences. In an era where sustainable practices are paramount, Grass and Forage Science stands at the forefront, driving the conversation and fostering advancements in the way we manage and utilize our natural resources.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.77
Journal Impact Factor2.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.80
H-Index67
Journal IF Without Self2.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.24
Influence0.51
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life10.20
Citing Half Life10.50
JCI0.69
Total Documents1276
WOS Total Citations2538
SCIMAGO Total Citations6432
SCIMAGO SELF Citations759
Scopus Journal Rank0.77
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.36
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.25
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.06

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Agronomy and Crop Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #96/406
Percentile 76.35
Quartile Q1
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law in Environmental Science
Rank #125/399
Percentile 68.67
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

AGRONOMY
Rank 24/125
Percentile 81.20
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

AGRONOMY
Rank 35/125
Percentile 72.00
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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