JOURNAL OF GLACIOLOGY

metrics 2024

Illuminating the science behind glacial change and environmental impact.

Introduction

JOURNAL OF GLACIOLOGY, published by Cambridge University Press, is a leading open-access journal dedicated to advancing the scientific study of glaciers and ice sheets, with a particular focus on their interactions within Earth’s systems. With an ISSN of 0022-1430 and E-ISSN of 1727-5652, this journal has established itself as an influential platform since its inception, currently ranked in the Q1 category of Earth-Surface Processes in 2023. The journal is based in the United Kingdom and has witnessed a convergence of pivotal research from various periods spanning from 1977 through to 2024. It enjoys a commendable Scopus rank of #29 out of 179 in Earth and Planetary Sciences, affirming its impact with an impressive 84th percentile. The open-access model adopted since 2016 enhances its accessibility, enabling a wider audience of researchers, students, and professionals to engage with high-quality research on glaciology, climate change, and environmental systems. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and disseminating innovative findings, the JOURNAL OF GLACIOLOGY plays a crucial role in enhancing our understanding of glacial dynamics and their significance in our rapidly changing world.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.06
Journal Impact Factor2.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.10
H-Index117
Journal IF Without Self2.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.97
Influence1.07
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life13.20
Citing Half Life8.80
JCI0.87
Total Documents2244
WOS Total Citations7263
SCIMAGO Total Citations18149
SCIMAGO SELF Citations2570
Scopus Journal Rank1.06
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.33
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.43
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.58

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Earth-Surface Processes in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #29/179
Percentile 83.80
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL
Rank 22/65
Percentile 66.90
Quartile Q2
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 84/253
Percentile 67.00
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL
Rank 21/65
Percentile 67.69
Quartile Q2
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 69/253
Percentile 72.73
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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