Journal of Human Rights and the Environment

metrics 2024

Empowering Voices for a Sustainable Tomorrow

Introduction

Journal of Human Rights and the Environment, published by Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, serves as a premier platform for scholarly discourse at the intersection of human rights and environmental sustainability. This UK-based journal, with ISSN 1759-7188 and E-ISSN 1759-7196, focuses on critical issues surrounding the legal frameworks that govern human rights within the context of environmental protection. With a commendable impact reflected in its Q1 ranking in Law and Q2 in Sociology and Political Science as of 2023, the journal is recognized for its rigorous peer-reviewed articles that contribute significantly to ongoing debates in these fields. The Scopus rankings place it within the top 15% among Social Sciences in Law and 28% in Sociology and Political Science, underscoring its relevance and influence. As an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and students alike, the journal not only advances academic knowledge but also seeks to inform policy-making and advocacy efforts globally, fostering a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of human rights and environmental issues.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.44
Journal Impact Factor3.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.40
H-Index14
Journal IF Without Self3.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.14
Influence1.09
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life4.30
Citing Half Life8.80
JCI1.65
Total Documents129
WOS Total Citations297
SCIMAGO Total Citations416
SCIMAGO SELF Citations5
Scopus Journal Rank0.44
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.46
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.63
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.70

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #152/1025
Percentile 85.17
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #401/1466
Percentile 72.65
Quartile Q2
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law in Environmental Science
Rank #206/399
Percentile 48.37
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 76/182
Percentile 58.50
Quartile Q2
LAW
Rank 9/421
Percentile 98.00
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 24/184
Percentile 86.96
Quartile Q1
LAW
Rank 49/421
Percentile 88.36
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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