Journal of Public Transportation

metrics 2024

Advancing Urban Mobility Through Innovative Research

Introduction

The Journal of Public Transportation, published by ELSEVIER, is a premier scholarly platform dedicated to advancing research in the fields of transportation, urban studies, and geographic planning. With an impact factor reflective of its Q1 and Q2 standings across multiple categories, including Geography, Planning and Development and Transportation, this journal serves a vital role in the dissemination of innovative ideas and solutions for public transit systems worldwide. Since its transition to Open Access in 2022, it has significantly enhanced accessibility for researchers, professionals, and students seeking to publish and access high-quality studies. The journal not only aims to foster discourse on emerging trends and technologies in public transportation but also emphasizes the importance of sustainability and equity in transit development. With a growing repository of impactful articles and a commitment to advancing the knowledge frontier, the Journal of Public Transportation is an essential resource for those involved in shaping the future of urban mobility.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.01
Journal Impact Factor2.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.70
H-Index35
Journal IF Without Self2.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.08
Influence0.75
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life10.20
Citing Half Life5.60
JCI1.04
Total Documents310
WOS Total Citations909
SCIMAGO Total Citations1381
SCIMAGO SELF Citations75
Scopus Journal Rank1.01
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.93
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.87
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.87

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Urban Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #26/279
Percentile 90.68
Quartile Q1
Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #105/821
Percentile 87.21
Quartile Q1
Transportation in Social Sciences
Rank #44/141
Percentile 68.79
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

TRANSPORTATION
Rank 41/57
Percentile 28.90
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

TRANSPORTATION
Rank 19/57
Percentile 66.67
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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