JOURNAL FOR NATURE CONSERVATION

metrics 2024

Advancing the Science of Conservation

Introduction

JOURNAL FOR NATURE CONSERVATION, published by Elsevier GmbH, serves as a pivotal platform for the dissemination of applied and theoretical research in the fields of ecology, nature, and landscape conservation. With an ISSN of 1617-1381 and an E-ISSN of 1618-1093, this esteemed journal has earned a notable reputation, ranking in the Q2 category for both Ecology and Nature and Landscape Conservation in 2023. It is indexed in Scopus with commendable rankings, including #67/211 in Environmental Science - Nature and Landscape Conservation, highlighting its significance within the academic community. The journal’s diverse scope captures the complexities of environmental challenges and offers insights beneficial to researchers, conservationists, and policymakers dedicated to preserving biodiversity and facilitating sustainable practices. Situated in Munich, Germany, the journal has continuously contributed valuable knowledge since its inception in 1991, making it an essential resource for those committed to advancing conservation efforts on a global scale.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.67
Journal Impact Factor2.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.50
H-Index62
Journal IF Without Self2.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.58
Influence0.57
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life5.70
Citing Half Life8.90
JCI0.61
Total Documents1416
WOS Total Citations2834
SCIMAGO Total Citations7507
SCIMAGO SELF Citations341
Scopus Journal Rank0.67
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.28
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.50
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.56

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Nature and Landscape Conservation in Environmental Science
Rank #67/211
Percentile 68.25
Quartile Q2
Ecology in Environmental Science
Rank #160/461
Percentile 65.29
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Rank 26/74
Percentile 65.50
Quartile Q2
ECOLOGY
Rank 92/195
Percentile 53.10
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Rank 30/74
Percentile 59.46
Quartile Q2
ECOLOGY
Rank 106/195
Percentile 45.64
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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