JOURNAL OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

metrics 2024

Advancing sustainable practices for a greener tomorrow.

Introduction

The JOURNAL OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION, published by the Soil Water Conservation Society, is a leading peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the critical fields of agronomy, soil science, and water conservation. With its inception in 1973 and a convergence period extending to 2024, the journal plays a pivotal role in disseminating innovative research, management practices, and policy analysis aimed at promoting sustainable land and water resource management. The journal boasts an impressive Impact Factor and ranks in the Q1 and Q2 quartiles across key categories, including Agronomy and Crop Science, Nature and Landscape Conservation, and Water Science and Technology. It serves as an essential platform for researchers, professionals, and students to engage with cutting-edge findings that address pressing environmental challenges. Through its commitment to advancing the science of soil and water conservation, this journal remains a vital resource for enhancing ecological integrity and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.62
Journal Impact Factor2.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.00
H-Index89
Journal IF Without Self2.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.40
Influence0.63
Immediacy Index0.90
Cited Half Life11.80
Citing Half Life8.00
JCI0.48
Total Documents1979
WOS Total Citations4938
SCIMAGO Total Citations8591
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1002
Scopus Journal Rank0.62
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.73
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.24
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.46

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Nature and Landscape Conservation in Environmental Science
Rank #60/211
Percentile 71.56
Quartile Q2
Agronomy and Crop Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #130/406
Percentile 67.98
Quartile Q2
Soil Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #54/159
Percentile 66.04
Quartile Q2
Water Science and Technology in Environmental Science
Rank #112/261
Percentile 57.09
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 92/195
Percentile 53.10
Quartile Q2
SOIL SCIENCE
Rank 27/49
Percentile 45.90
Quartile Q3
WATER RESOURCES
Rank 67/127
Percentile 47.60
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 119/195
Percentile 38.97
Quartile Q3
SOIL SCIENCE
Rank 30/49
Percentile 38.78
Quartile Q3
WATER RESOURCES
Rank 75/127
Percentile 40.94
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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