INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT

metrics 2024

Unveiling the complexities of life cycle assessments for impactful solutions.

Introduction

International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, ISSN 0948-3349, E-ISSN 1614-7502, is a premier publication in the field of environmental science, published by Springer Heidelberg in Germany. With a commitment to advancing knowledge and practices in life cycle assessment, the journal ranks in the top quartile (Q1) of its category as of 2023 and holds a distinguished position in Scopus with a rank of 29 out of 233, placing it in the 87th percentile within the field. Covering pivotal developments from its inception in 1996 to its projections for 2024, the journal aims to disseminate high-quality research that contributes to sustainable development and environmental management practices. Although not currently an open access journal, it provides valuable insights for researchers, professionals, and students interested in assessing the environmental impact of products and processes. Engaging with the International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment offers a platform for sharing innovative methodologies and case studies, essential for driving forward the sustainability agenda.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.20
Journal Impact Factor4.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.80
H-Index131
Journal IF Without Self4.90
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.20
Influence0.92
Immediacy Index1.00
Cited Half Life7.50
Citing Half Life6.00
JCI0.65
Total Documents2814
WOS Total Citations10540
SCIMAGO Total Citations26640
SCIMAGO SELF Citations3961
Scopus Journal Rank1.20
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.74
Cites / Document (3 Years)5.06
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.96

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Environmental Science in Environmental Science
Rank #29/233
Percentile 87.55
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL
Rank 27/81
Percentile 67.30
Quartile Q2
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 84/358
Percentile 76.70
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL
Rank 39/81
Percentile 51.85
Quartile Q2
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 173/359
Percentile 51.81
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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