LAND USE POLICY

metrics 2024

Innovating Practices for Responsible Land Use

Introduction

LAND USE POLICY, published by ELSEVIER SCI LTD, is a premier academic journal dedicated to advancing the study of land use issues and policies, with a particular focus on sustainable management and conservation practices. Since its inception in 1984, this journal has established itself as an influential platform in the fields of Forestry, Geography, Planning and Development, and Environmental Science, consistently achieving a Q1 category ranking across various disciplines. With an impressive impact factor and recognition as a top-tier source (e.g., ranking #18/821 in Geography and Planning), it serves as a critical resource for researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers looking to address complex land use challenges. Although it does not offer open access, the journal's articles are widely accessible through institutional subscriptions, enhancing its reach. Researchers and students can find valuable insights into innovative policies and methodologies that promote sustainable land management, making LAND USE POLICY essential reading for anyone engaged in environmental studies and policy development.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.85
Journal Impact Factor6.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)6.50
H-Index153
Journal IF Without Self6.00
Eigen Factor0.03
Normal Eigen Factor6.73
Influence1.16
Immediacy Index1.10
Cited Half Life4.80
Citing Half Life8.00
JCI1.50
Total Documents6189
WOS Total Citations32633
SCIMAGO Total Citations81369
SCIMAGO SELF Citations8912
Scopus Journal Rank1.85
Cites / Document (2 Years)6.94
Cites / Document (3 Years)7.52
Cites / Document (4 Years)7.57

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #18/821
Percentile 97.81
Quartile Q1
Forestry in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #5/174
Percentile 97.13
Quartile Q1
Nature and Landscape Conservation in Environmental Science
Rank #8/211
Percentile 96.21
Quartile Q1
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law in Environmental Science
Rank #18/399
Percentile 95.49
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 25/182
Percentile 86.50
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 32/184
Percentile 82.61
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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