Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal

metrics 2024

Driving innovation in project evaluation and policy analysis.

Introduction

Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal is a leading peer-reviewed journal published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, based in the United Kingdom. With a clear focus on the fields of geography, planning and development, as well as management, monitoring, policy, and law, this journal stands at the intersection of critical environmental and social science research. Established in 1998 and with an impressive convergence extending to 2024, it has attained a respectable Q2 ranking in both relevant categories, underscoring its influence in contemporary academic discourse. Researchers and professionals will find value in its robust selection of original research articles, case studies, and policy analyses designed to advance knowledge in impact assessment methodologies and project appraisal practices. While not currently available as open access, the journal's rigorous standards and its Scopus ranking—placing it in the top quartiles of its field—highlight the quality and relevance of its contributions, making it an essential resource for those committed to enhancing project efficiency and sustainability.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.58
Journal Impact Factor1.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.10
H-Index60
Journal IF Without Self1.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.16
Influence0.41
Immediacy Index0.90
Cited Half Life8.40
Citing Half Life8.70
JCI0.41
Total Documents909
WOS Total Citations1285
SCIMAGO Total Citations4032
SCIMAGO SELF Citations815
Scopus Journal Rank0.58
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.15
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.23
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.11

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #190/821
Percentile 76.86
Quartile Q1
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law in Environmental Science
Rank #147/399
Percentile 63.16
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 127/182
Percentile 30.50
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 145/184
Percentile 21.20
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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