Journal of Political Ecology

metrics 2024

Challenging Perspectives on Ecological and Political Dynamics

Introduction

Journal of Political Ecology is a prestigious, open-access publication that has been at the forefront of interdisciplinary scholarship since 1994, hosted by UNIV ARIZONA LIBRARIES in the United States. This journal, identifiable by its ISSN 1073-0451, focuses on critical analyses of environmental issues as they intersect with social and political factors, making it an essential resource for researchers in the fields of Political Science, Geography, and Ecology. As of 2023, it boasts impressive rankings including Q1 in Geography, Planning and Development and Political Science and International Relations, highlighting its significant impact in these categories. Additionally, the journal ranks in the 86th percentile for Political Science and International Relations, further solidifying its position as a leading publication. The convergence of its content from 2011 to 2024 reflects a commitment to exploring contemporary environmental challenges through a political lens, catering to an audience of academics, practitioners, and students. With its strong reputation and commitment to open access, the Journal of Political Ecology is an invaluable platform for advancing scholarly discourse in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.68
Journal Impact Factor2.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.50
H-Index35
Journal IF Without Self2.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.32
Influence0.81
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life5.60
Citing Half Life8.10
JCI0.44
Total Documents415
WOS Total Citations1051
SCIMAGO Total Citations2535
SCIMAGO SELF Citations293
Scopus Journal Rank0.68
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.93
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.35
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.46

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Political Science and International Relations in Social Sciences
Rank #94/706
Percentile 86.69
Quartile Q1
Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #227/821
Percentile 72.35
Quartile Q2
Ecology in Environmental Science
Rank #144/461
Percentile 68.76
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 115/182
Percentile 37.10
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 139/184
Percentile 24.46
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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