JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY

metrics 2024

Bridging Disciplines: The Science of Thermal Biology

Introduction

JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY, published by PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, is a leading international journal dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of thermal biology, exploring the impact of temperature on biological systems. Established in 1975 and continuing its vital contributions through 2024, the journal has consistently ranked in the upper quartiles of its categories, notably achieving Q1 in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Q2 in Biochemistry, and Q3 in both Developmental Biology and Physiology as of 2023. With an impressive Scopus ranking reflecting its influence and reach within key biological sciences fields, this journal serves as an essential platform for researchers, professionals, and students interested in thermal impacts on biological processes. While the journal does not offer open access, it remains a pivotal resource through its robust peer-reviewed content, fostering academic discourse and advancing knowledge at the intersection of thermal dynamics and biological research.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.66
Journal Impact Factor2.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.10
H-Index81
Journal IF Without Self2.90
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.38
Influence0.64
Immediacy Index1.00
Cited Half Life5.90
Citing Half Life9.70
JCI1.20
Total Documents3119
WOS Total Citations7839
SCIMAGO Total Citations17578
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1926
Scopus Journal Rank0.66
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.09
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.20
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.35

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Agricultural and Biological Sciences in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #40/221
Percentile 81.90
Quartile Q1
Developmental Biology in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #37/82
Percentile 54.88
Quartile Q2
Physiology in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #87/193
Percentile 54.92
Quartile Q2
Biochemistry in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #230/438
Percentile 47.49
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

BIOLOGY
Rank 28/109
Percentile 74.80
Quartile Q2
ZOOLOGY
Rank 11/180
Percentile 94.20
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

BIOLOGY
Rank 16/109
Percentile 85.32
Quartile Q1
ZOOLOGY
Rank 16/180
Percentile 91.11
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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