KEW BULLETIN

metrics 2024

Illuminating the Path of Ecological and Botanical Discoveries

Introduction

KEW BULLETIN is an esteemed academic journal dedicated to the fields of plant science and ecology, published by SPRINGER LONDON LTD. With an ISSN of 0075-5974 and E-ISSN 1874-933X, it has been a significant resource for researchers and scholars since its inception in 1993, currently covering converged years up to 2024. The journal holds a notable position with a 2023 category quartile ranking of Q3 in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics and Q2 in Plant Science, highlighting its contributions to advancing knowledge in these critical areas. Its Scopus ranks—#333 in Plant Science and #475 in Ecology, showcasing a percentile rank of 35th and 34th respectively—further authenticate its standing among peers. While KEW BULLETIN is not an open-access publication, it offers valuable research findings, insightful reviews, and fosters academic discourse, making it an essential platform for professionals, students, and researchers passionate about understanding the intricacies of plant life and ecological systems. Located at 236 Grays Inn Rd, 6th Floor, London WC1X 8HL, England, the journal remains committed to disseminating high-quality research and supporting the scientific community.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.39
Journal Impact Factor0.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.90
H-Index36
Journal IF Without Self0.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.13
Influence0.22
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life22.50
Citing Half Life15.80
JCI0.26
Total Documents1757
WOS Total Citations1522
SCIMAGO Total Citations2682
SCIMAGO SELF Citations433
Scopus Journal Rank0.39
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.96
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.94
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.91

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Plant Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #333/516
Percentile 35.47
Quartile Q3
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #475/721
Percentile 34.12
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

PLANT SCIENCES
Rank 207/265
Percentile 22.10
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

PLANT SCIENCES
Rank 212/265
Percentile 20.00
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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