LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY

metrics 2024

Advancing Knowledge in Freshwater and Marine Ecosystems

Introduction

Limnology and Oceanography is a premier peer-reviewed journal published by Wiley that has been at the forefront of aquatic sciences since its inception in 1956. With an impressive impact factor placing it in Q1 in both Aquatic Science and Oceanography categories, this journal showcases cutting-edge research and studies relevant to the dynamics of freshwater and marine ecosystems. Limnology and Oceanography serves as a vital platform for researchers, professionals, and students to disseminate their findings and foster a deeper understanding of aquatic environments. The journal does not currently offer open access, but it provides a unique opportunity for scholars to contribute to a body of work that influences policy, conservation efforts, and the scientific community at large. With its substantial ranking in Scopus as #12 in Aquatic Science and #9 in Oceanography, Limnology and Oceanography remains a critical resource for advancing knowledge in these vital fields.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.59
Journal Impact Factor3.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.40
H-Index223
Journal IF Without Self3.80
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor2.99
Influence1.34
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life16.70
Citing Half Life10.30
JCI1.32
Total Documents5289
WOS Total Citations28412
SCIMAGO Total Citations63367
SCIMAGO SELF Citations4778
Scopus Journal Rank1.59
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.13
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.47
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.59

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Aquatic Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #12/247
Percentile 95.14
Quartile Q1
Oceanography in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #9/145
Percentile 93.79
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

LIMNOLOGY
Rank 3/22
Percentile 88.60
Quartile Q1
OCEANOGRAPHY
Rank 7/65
Percentile 90.00
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

LIMNOLOGY
Rank 2/22
Percentile 90.91
Quartile Q1
OCEANOGRAPHY
Rank 6/65
Percentile 90.77
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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