Journal of Water and Climate Change

metrics 2024

Empowering Sustainable Solutions for a Changing Climate

Introduction

Journal of Water and Climate Change is a premier open-access journal published by IWA Publishing, dedicated to advancing the understanding of the interplay between water resources and climate change. With an ISSN of 2040-2244 and an E-ISSN of 2408-9354, this journal has established itself as a crucial platform for interdisciplinary research, publishing high-quality articles that address the challenges posed by climate variability on water systems globally. Since achieving open access status in 2021, the journal has fostered wider dissemination of knowledge among its audience, featuring works that span pivotal topics in Atmospheric Science, Global and Planetary Change, and Water Management. Notably ranked within the top quartiles in several relevant categories as of 2023, it occupies a vital position in the academic community, offering insights that are essential for policymakers, environmental scientists, and researchers striving to create sustainable solutions for water and climate challenges. Its commitment to excellence is reflected in its strong Scopus rankings, standing at the 66th percentile in Water Science and Technology and 65th percentile in Management, Monitoring, Policy, and Law. Located in the United Kingdom, this journal not only serves as a repository of cutting-edge research from 2010 to 2024 but also engages a diverse readership passionate about promoting sustainable water management practices.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.65
Journal Impact Factor2.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.80
H-Index36
Journal IF Without Self2.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.64
Influence0.46
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life2.80
Citing Half Life6.80
JCI0.69
Total Documents1343
WOS Total Citations2613
SCIMAGO Total Citations5482
SCIMAGO SELF Citations516
Scopus Journal Rank0.65
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.98
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.19
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.14

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Water Science and Technology in Environmental Science
Rank #89/261
Percentile 65.90
Quartile Q2
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law in Environmental Science
Rank #140/399
Percentile 64.91
Quartile Q2
Atmospheric Science in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #65/148
Percentile 56.08
Quartile Q2
Global and Planetary Change in Environmental Science
Rank #56/120
Percentile 53.33
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

WATER RESOURCES
Rank 49/127
Percentile 61.80
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

WATER RESOURCES
Rank 46/127
Percentile 63.78
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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