JOURNAL OF VEGETATION SCIENCE

metrics 2024

Illuminating the pathways of vegetation dynamics.

Introduction

JOURNAL OF VEGETATION SCIENCE, published by Wiley, stands as a premier platform for disseminating high-quality research within the fields of ecology and plant science. With an impressive rank of #80 out of 516 in Plant Science and #81 out of 461 in Ecology according to Scopus, this esteemed journal is recognized for its significant contributions to advancing knowledge and understanding of vegetation dynamics and biodiversity. Since its inception in 1990, JOURNAL OF VEGETATION SCIENCE has been committed to providing a forum for researchers, professionals, and students to share their findings and engage in critical discussions about the ecological implications of vegetation studies. While this journal does not currently offer open access, it maintains a reputable impact factor, illustrating its importance in contemporary ecological and botanical research. With its Q1 categorization in both Ecology and Plant Science for 2023, it continues to shape and influence the discourse in these disciplines through rigorous peer-reviewed articles, reviews, and synthesis papers.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.01
Journal Impact Factor2.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.80
H-Index133
Journal IF Without Self2.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.76
Influence0.81
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life14.60
Citing Half Life11.30
JCI0.81
Total Documents2594
WOS Total Citations8464
SCIMAGO Total Citations22782
SCIMAGO SELF Citations2418
Scopus Journal Rank1.01
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.68
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.76
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.80

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Plant Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #80/516
Percentile 84.50
Quartile Q1
Ecology in Environmental Science
Rank #81/461
Percentile 82.43
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 92/195
Percentile 53.10
Quartile Q2
FORESTRY
Rank 23/89
Percentile 74.70
Quartile Q2
PLANT SCIENCES
Rank 102/265
Percentile 61.70
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 71/195
Percentile 63.59
Quartile Q2
FORESTRY
Rank 27/89
Percentile 69.66
Quartile Q2
PLANT SCIENCES
Rank 75/265
Percentile 71.70
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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