JOURNAL OF HUMAN EVOLUTION

metrics 2024

Decoding the Story of Our Ancestry

Introduction

The JOURNAL OF HUMAN EVOLUTION, published by ACADEMIC PRESS LTD - ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, is a premier academic journal focusing on the evolutionary biology of humans and their ancestors. With an esteemed Q1 ranking in the fields of Anthropology and Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, this journal is a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students dedicated to understanding human origins and evolutionary processes. The journal has been steadfastly contributing to the field since 1972, converging knowledge and insights through meticulously peer-reviewed articles. Additionally, it holds an impressive Scopus rank of #12/502 in Anthropology and #105/721 in Ecology, underlining its significant impact and prestige within the academic community. While the journal is not open access, its content remains accessible to those within institutional affiliations, fostering an environment rich in scholarly exchange and innovation. By disseminating cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews, the JOURNAL OF HUMAN EVOLUTION continues to illuminate the complex narrative of human evolution and is essential reading for anyone engaged in this dynamic field.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.37
Journal Impact Factor3.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.20
H-Index139
Journal IF Without Self3.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor1.03
Influence1.08
Immediacy Index0.80
Cited Half Life13.60
Citing Half Life15.00
JCI1.56
Total Documents2631
WOS Total Citations8652
SCIMAGO Total Citations25930
SCIMAGO SELF Citations4438
Scopus Journal Rank1.37
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.82
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.84
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.01

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Anthropology in Social Sciences
Rank #12/502
Percentile 97.61
Quartile Q1
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #105/721
Percentile 85.44
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ANTHROPOLOGY
Rank 6/139
Percentile 96.00
Quartile Q1
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
Rank 17/54
Percentile 69.40
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ANTHROPOLOGY
Rank 13/139
Percentile 90.65
Quartile Q1
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
Rank 7/54
Percentile 87.04
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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