JOURNAL OF FIRE SCIENCES

metrics 2024

Shaping the future of fire science and risk management.

Introduction

The JOURNAL OF FIRE SCIENCES, published by SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, is a leading scholarly platform that has been advancing the understanding of fire dynamics, safety measures, and material behaviors since its inception in 1983. With an impact factor that reflects its rigorous peer-review standards and significant contributions to the fields of Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics of Materials, and Safety, Risk, Reliability, and Quality, this journal is rated Q2 in its respective categories as of 2023. Researchers and professionals will find valuable insights that span theoretical frameworks and practical applications, encouraging the development of innovative fire safety solutions. With its commitment to disseminating high-quality, impactful research, the JOURNAL OF FIRE SCIENCES stands as an essential resource for those dedicated to enhancing fire safety and risk management practices worldwide. For more information about submission guidelines and access options, please visit the journal's official page.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.45
Journal Impact Factor1.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.10
H-Index49
Journal IF Without Self1.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.08
Influence0.37
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life11.00
Citing Half Life10.20
JCI0.45
Total Documents725
WOS Total Citations1077
SCIMAGO Total Citations2652
SCIMAGO SELF Citations238
Scopus Journal Rank0.45
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.06
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.26
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.32

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality in Engineering
Rank #74/207
Percentile 64.25
Quartile Q2
Mechanical Engineering in Engineering
Rank #245/672
Percentile 63.54
Quartile Q2
Mechanics of Materials in Engineering
Rank #165/398
Percentile 58.54
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 63/179
Percentile 65.10
Quartile Q2
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 301/438
Percentile 31.40
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 81/180
Percentile 55.00
Quartile Q2
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 267/438
Percentile 39.04
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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