JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

metrics 2024

Advancing the Science of Safety and Sustainability

Introduction

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, published by Elsevier, stands as a leading academic platform in the fields of Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, and Pollution Studies. With a solid impact captured through its Q1 ranking across multiple relevant categories, this journal is essential for researchers focusing on the management and mitigation of hazardous materials. Originating in 1975 and continuing to present insight until 2024, it provides valuable peer-reviewed content that informs best practices within health, toxicology, mutagenesis, and waste management. Furthermore, its impressive Scopus rankings highlight its influence, securing a position in the top percentile among global publications. While access to the journal is not open access, its rigorous approach to impactful research makes it indispensable for academics, industry professionals, and students seeking to deepen their understanding and innovate in this critical area of study.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank2.95
Journal Impact Factor12.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)11.90
H-Index352
Journal IF Without Self12.20
Eigen Factor0.18
Normal Eigen Factor39.17
Influence1.95
Immediacy Index2.10
Cited Half Life3.60
Citing Half Life4.90
JCI1.85
Total Documents27835
WOS Total Citations210090
SCIMAGO Total Citations538805
SCIMAGO SELF Citations42675
Scopus Journal Rank2.95
Cites / Document (2 Years)14.09
Cites / Document (3 Years)14.45
Cites / Document (4 Years)14.05

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Environmental Engineering in Environmental Science
Rank #2/197
Percentile 98.98
Quartile Q1
Waste Management and Disposal in Environmental Science
Rank #2/134
Percentile 98.51
Quartile Q1
Pollution in Environmental Science
Rank #4/167
Percentile 97.60
Quartile Q1
Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis in Environmental Science
Rank #4/148
Percentile 97.30
Quartile Q1
Environmental Chemistry in Environmental Science
Rank #4/147
Percentile 97.28
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL
Rank 4/81
Percentile 95.70
Quartile Q1
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 12/358
Percentile 96.80
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL
Rank 4/81
Percentile 95.06
Quartile Q1
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 19/359
Percentile 94.71
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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