ICHNOS-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR PLANT AND ANIMAL TRACES

metrics 2024

Connecting the Dots: Understanding Ecological History Through Traces

Introduction

ICHNOS: An International Journal for Plant and Animal Traces is a premier scholarly journal published by Taylor & Francis Inc, focusing on the intricate field of paleontology. With an ISSN of 1042-0940 and an E-ISSN of 1563-5236, this journal serves as a vital platform for the dissemination of high-quality research centered on the traces left by plants and animals throughout geological history. Established in 1990 and with a convergence period extending to 2024, ICHNOS holds a Q3 category ranking in Paleontology according to the 2023 quartiles, positioning it within the 48th percentile of its Scopus-rank peer group. Although it does not currently offer Open Access options, the journal remains a valuable resource for researchers and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of trace fossils and their implications for paleoecological studies. By contributing critical insights into the evolutionary chronicle of life on Earth, ICHNOS plays an essential role in advancing the dialogue within the earth and planetary sciences community.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.37
Journal Impact Factor0.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.00
H-Index43
Journal IF Without Self0.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.06
Influence0.27
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life15.80
Citing Half Life15.20
JCI0.44
Total Documents576
WOS Total Citations803
SCIMAGO Total Citations1644
SCIMAGO SELF Citations161
Scopus Journal Rank0.37
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.88
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.03
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.13

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Paleontology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #59/113
Percentile 47.79
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

PALEONTOLOGY
Rank 49/56
Percentile 13.40
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

PALEONTOLOGY
Rank 50/56
Percentile 10.71
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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