Journal of Plant Ecology

metrics 2024

Innovating Understanding in Plant Science

Introduction

Journal of Plant Ecology, published by Oxford University Press, is a premier journal dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of plant ecology. With an ISSN of 1752-9921 and an E-ISSN of 1752-993X, this journal has established itself as a leading resource in the field, maintaining a prestigious Q1 ranking across multiple categories in the 2023 Scopus rankings, including Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics and Plant Science. The journal's commitment to high-quality research is underscored by its influence in agricultural and biological sciences, reflected in its competitive percentiles. While currently not offering open access, its comprehensive scope spans various ecological issues critical to understanding plant interactions and ecosystems, making it an essential read for researchers, educators, and students alike. The Journal of Plant Ecology not only facilitates the dissemination of vital findings but also fosters collaboration within the global scientific community. Discover more about the latest innovative research and key developments in plant ecology, and contribute to the dialogue that shapes our understanding of environmental stewardship and biodiversity conservation.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.80
Journal Impact Factor3.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.50
H-Index50
Journal IF Without Self3.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.42
Influence0.49
Immediacy Index1.00
Cited Half Life6.60
Citing Half Life9.70
JCI0.89
Total Documents1045
WOS Total Citations2875
SCIMAGO Total Citations5545
SCIMAGO SELF Citations432
Scopus Journal Rank0.80
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.08
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.83
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.80

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #180/721
Percentile 75.03
Quartile Q1
Ecology in Environmental Science
Rank #121/461
Percentile 73.75
Quartile Q2
Plant Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #139/516
Percentile 73.06
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 60/195
Percentile 69.50
Quartile Q2
FORESTRY
Rank 11/89
Percentile 88.20
Quartile Q1
PLANT SCIENCES
Rank 74/265
Percentile 72.30
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 61/195
Percentile 68.72
Quartile Q2
FORESTRY
Rank 24/89
Percentile 73.03
Quartile Q2
PLANT SCIENCES
Rank 62/265
Percentile 76.60
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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