JOURNAL OF COASTAL CONSERVATION

metrics 2024

Exploring sustainable strategies for oceanic health and biodiversity.

Introduction

JOURNAL OF COASTAL CONSERVATION, published by SPRINGER, is a premier academic journal dedicated to the study and promotion of coastal ecosystem management and conservation strategies. With a rich publication history beginning in 1995 and spanning over multiple converged years, this journal serves as a vital platform for researchers and professionals in the fields of Ecology, Nature and Landscape Conservation, and Oceanography. Recognized for its impactful contributions, it holds a Q2 ranking in multiple categories for 2023, including Ecology and Oceanography, underscoring its significance in advancing knowledge and practice in coastal conservation. With a commitment to delivering high-quality, peer-reviewed articles, the journal facilitates discourse on critical issues affecting coastal environments, making it an essential resource for scholars and practitioners looking to enhance the sustainability and resilience of coastal habitats. The journal provides broad access to vital research findings, ensuring that both the academic community and policy-makers have the information necessary to address the pressing challenges facing coastal regions worldwide.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.51
Journal Impact Factor1.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.00
H-Index52
Journal IF Without Self1.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.27
Influence0.42
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life6.80
Citing Half Life10.10
JCI0.48
Total Documents1091
WOS Total Citations1754
SCIMAGO Total Citations4165
SCIMAGO SELF Citations281
Scopus Journal Rank0.51
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.93
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.27
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.33

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Nature and Landscape Conservation in Environmental Science
Rank #72/211
Percentile 65.88
Quartile Q2
Ecology in Environmental Science
Rank #169/461
Percentile 63.34
Quartile Q2
Oceanography in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #56/145
Percentile 61.38
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 274/358
Percentile 23.60
Quartile Q4
MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
Rank 52/119
Percentile 56.70
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 235/359
Percentile 34.54
Quartile Q3
MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
Rank 71/119
Percentile 40.34
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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