INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPELEOLOGY

metrics 2024

Pioneering Discoveries in Cave Science

Introduction

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPELEOLOGY, an esteemed publication from the SOCIETA SPELEOLOGICA ITALIANA, stands at the forefront of research in the fields of Earth-Surface Processes and Geology. With an ISSN of 0392-6672 and an E-ISSN of 1827-806X, this Open Access journal has been dedicated to promoting scholarly work since 2002, facilitating broad dissemination of knowledge and research breakthroughs globally. Based in the vibrant city of Bologna, Italy, the journal covers an extensive range of topics pertinent to both speleology and the geological sciences. Notably, it is ranked in the Q2 category in both Earth-Surface Processes and Geology as of 2023, placing it among the top publications in these fields (Scopus Rank: #114/321 in Geology and #73/179 in Earth-Surface Processes). Researchers, professionals, and students alike can access a wealth of peer-reviewed articles that provide insights into the latest findings and methodologies in cave science and related geoscientific disciplines, reinforcing its reputation as a critical resource for advancing our understanding of subsurface environments.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.40
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.50
H-Index42
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.09
Influence0.45
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life10.40
Citing Half Life16.30
JCI0.56
Total Documents384
WOS Total Citations793
SCIMAGO Total Citations1897
SCIMAGO SELF Citations215
Scopus Journal Rank0.40
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.26
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.39
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.69

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Geology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #114/321
Percentile 64.49
Quartile Q2
Earth-Surface Processes in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #73/179
Percentile 59.22
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 179/253
Percentile 29.40
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 143/253
Percentile 43.48
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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