JOURNAL OF QUATERNARY SCIENCE

metrics 2024

Bridging Arts, Earth, and Humanity Through Time

Introduction

The JOURNAL OF QUATERNARY SCIENCE, published by Wiley, stands as a premier platform for the dissemination of pivotal research in the fields of Arts and Humanities, Earth and Planetary Sciences, and Paleontology. With its ISSN 0267-8179 and E-ISSN 1099-1417, this esteemed journal has achieved an impressive Q1 ranking across multiple categories in 2023, highlighting its significant impact and relevance within the academic community. With a history extending from 1986 to 2024, it offers a treasure trove of knowledge, presenting cutting-edge studies that advance our understanding of Quaternary science. Although the journal does not operate under an Open Access model, it remains highly regarded, as evidenced by its Scopus rankings positioning it in the top percentiles within its categories. Researchers, professionals, and students alike will benefit from the robust insights and innovative research published in this journal, making it an essential resource for anyone engaged in the study of Quaternary environments and their implications on our planet’s history.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.79
Journal Impact Factor1.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.30
H-Index104
Journal IF Without Self1.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.63
Influence0.85
Immediacy Index0.80
Cited Half Life11.70
Citing Half Life13.70
JCI0.56
Total Documents1932
WOS Total Citations3797
SCIMAGO Total Citations15352
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1152
Scopus Journal Rank0.79
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.06
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.17
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.33

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) in Arts and Humanities
Rank #68/552
Percentile 87.68
Quartile Q1
Paleontology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #16/113
Percentile 85.84
Quartile Q1
Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #39/159
Percentile 75.47
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL
Rank 34/65
Percentile 48.50
Quartile Q3
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 141/253
Percentile 44.50
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL
Rank 37/65
Percentile 43.08
Quartile Q3
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 143/253
Percentile 43.48
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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