LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT

metrics 2024

Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient future.

Introduction

LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT is a premier academic journal published by WILEY that has been at the forefront of research on the critical issues surrounding land degradation since its inception in 1989. With an impressive impact factor and ranked in the Q1 category across multiple fields including Development, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Soil Science, this journal serves as an essential resource for scholars and professionals dedicated to sustainable land management and environmental conservation. Although it currently does not provide open access, its rigorous peer-review process ensures the publication of high-quality, impactful research that addresses vital environmental challenges. The journal aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, promote innovative solutions, and disseminate knowledge that not only informs policy but also empowers communities to combat land degradation effectively. Researchers, professionals, and students alike will find the insights and findings published in LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT invaluable for advancing their understanding and practices within this critical field.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.16
Journal Impact Factor3.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.70
H-Index105
Journal IF Without Self3.60
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor2.43
Influence0.85
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life5.10
Citing Half Life6.70
JCI0.84
Total Documents3203
WOS Total Citations12075
SCIMAGO Total Citations31660
SCIMAGO SELF Citations4112
Scopus Journal Rank1.16
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.56
Cites / Document (3 Years)5.02
Cites / Document (4 Years)5.17

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Development in Social Sciences
Rank #30/306
Percentile 90.20
Quartile Q1
Soil Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #25/159
Percentile 84.28
Quartile Q1
General Environmental Science in Environmental Science
Rank #45/233
Percentile 80.69
Quartile Q1
Environmental Chemistry in Environmental Science
Rank #43/147
Percentile 70.75
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 140/358
Percentile 61.00
Quartile Q2
SOIL SCIENCE
Rank 16/49
Percentile 68.40
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 110/359
Percentile 69.36
Quartile Q2
SOIL SCIENCE
Rank 15/49
Percentile 69.39
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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