JOURNAL OF THEORETICAL BIOLOGY

metrics 2024

Bridging Theory and Application in Biological Sciences

Introduction

JOURNAL OF THEORETICAL BIOLOGY, published by Academic Press Ltd - Elsevier Science Ltd, stands as a pivotal source of scholarly research in the domains of theoretical and applied biological sciences. Since its inception in 1961, this esteemed journal has contributed significantly to the advancement of knowledge across various fields, including agricultural sciences, applied mathematics, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, and medical research. With a commendable Q2 ranking in multiple categories for 2023, it showcases robust impact throughout the academic community, reflected in its high Scopus rankings, which place it in the top 25% of journals in several categories. The journal's commitment to fostering interdisciplinary research supports its objective of bridging theoretical frameworks with practical applications, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike. With its wide-ranging topics and a keen focus on innovation, the JOURNAL OF THEORETICAL BIOLOGY is indispensable for those seeking to explore the complexities of biological systems and their mathematical modeling.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.55
Journal Impact Factor1.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.90
H-Index173
Journal IF Without Self1.90
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.67
Influence0.60
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life16.90
Citing Half Life11.20
JCI0.59
Total Documents8576
WOS Total Citations19918
SCIMAGO Total Citations60928
SCIMAGO SELF Citations5185
Scopus Journal Rank0.55
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.99
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.97
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.98

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Statistics and Probability in Mathematics
Rank #43/278
Percentile 84.53
Quartile Q1
General Medicine in Medicine
Rank #121/636
Percentile 80.97
Quartile Q1
Applied Mathematics in Mathematics
Rank #127/635
Percentile 80.00
Quartile Q1
General Agricultural and Biological Sciences in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #54/221
Percentile 75.57
Quartile Q1
Modeling and Simulation in Mathematics
Rank #99/324
Percentile 69.44
Quartile Q2
General Immunology and Microbiology in Immunology and Microbiology
Rank #23/61
Percentile 62.30
Quartile Q2
General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #90/221
Percentile 59.28
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

BIOLOGY
Rank 52/109
Percentile 52.80
Quartile Q2
MATHEMATICAL & COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
Rank 36/65
Percentile 45.40
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

BIOLOGY
Rank 48/109
Percentile 55.96
Quartile Q2
MATHEMATICAL & COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
Rank 36/65
Percentile 44.62
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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