INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COAL GEOLOGY

metrics 2024

Bridging geology and energy for a greener tomorrow.

Introduction

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COAL GEOLOGY, published by Elsevier, stands as a leading platform dedicated to advancing understanding in the fields of coal geology, stratigraphy, and fuel technology. With a robust H-Index reflecting its academic significance and an enviable impact factor, this journal is categorized in the prestigious Q1 quartile across various domains including Economic Geology and Geology in 2023, establishing its reputation within the top echelon of geoscience publications. Spanning from 1980 to 2024, it offers a comprehensive archive of pioneering research, effectively bridging gaps between theoretical frameworks and practical applications in coal exploration and utilization. Researchers, professionals, and students are invited to explore high-quality articles that contribute to understanding coal deposits, their formation, and sustainable energy practices. Its esteemed positioning within Scopus rankings, such as Rank #1 in Stratigraphy, makes it an indispensable resource for anyone looking to deepen their expertise in coal-related geological sciences.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.59
Journal Impact Factor5.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)6.00
H-Index171
Journal IF Without Self5.60
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.56
Influence1.12
Immediacy Index1.80
Cited Half Life9.20
Citing Half Life11.00
JCI1.12
Total Documents2942
WOS Total Citations16134
SCIMAGO Total Citations37029
SCIMAGO SELF Citations7009
Scopus Journal Rank1.59
Cites / Document (2 Years)5.97
Cites / Document (3 Years)6.21
Cites / Document (4 Years)6.36

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Stratigraphy in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #1/55
Percentile 98.18
Quartile Q1
Geology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #7/321
Percentile 97.82
Quartile Q1
Economic Geology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #4/43
Percentile 90.70
Quartile Q1
Fuel Technology in Energy
Rank #18/128
Percentile 85.94
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ENERGY & FUELS
Rank 62/170
Percentile 63.80
Quartile Q2
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 22/253
Percentile 91.50
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENERGY & FUELS
Rank 48/173
Percentile 72.25
Quartile Q2
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 38/253
Percentile 84.98
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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