JOURNAL OF ASTROPHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY

metrics 2024

Advancing Knowledge in Celestial Science.

Introduction

JOURNAL OF ASTROPHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY, published by the Indian Academy of Sciences, stands as a pivotal resource for researchers and professionals in the fields of astrophysics and astronomy, with a rich history of publication dating back to 1980. This esteemed journal aims to disseminate high-quality research, fostering advancements in how we understand celestial phenomena, space environments, and planetary sciences. With a current Impact Factor that places it in the Q3 category for both Astronomy and Astrophysics and Space and Planetary Science, it maintains a crucial role in the global academic community, particularly within India. Although not an open access journal, its scholarly contributions are vital for both emerging and established researchers striving to push the boundaries of our knowledge in the cosmos. The journal is indexed in Scopus, ranking 56th in Astronomy and Astrophysics and 72nd in Space and Planetary Science, reflecting its ongoing significance and reach in the scientific dialogue.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.39
Journal Impact Factor1.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.20
H-Index35
Journal IF Without Self1.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.28
Influence0.40
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life6.20
Citing Half Life12.40
JCI0.24
Total Documents1267
WOS Total Citations1015
SCIMAGO Total Citations2583
SCIMAGO SELF Citations159
Scopus Journal Rank0.39
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.10
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.07
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.22

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Astronomy and Astrophysics in Physics and Astronomy
Rank #56/90
Percentile 37.78
Quartile Q3
Space and Planetary Science in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #72/104
Percentile 30.77
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS
Rank 59/84
Percentile 30.40
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS
Rank 60/84
Percentile 28.57
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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