LITHOS

metrics 2024

Innovating Insights into Earth's Composition.

Introduction

LITHOS is a prestigious academic journal published by Elsevier, renowned for its contributions to the fields of Geochemistry and Petrology. As an integral platform since 1968, this journal focuses on advancing the understanding of the Earth's composition and processes, adhering to the highest academic standards as evidenced by its Q1 ranking in both Geochemistry and Petrology, and Geology. With an impressive impact factor and substantial visibility in scientific databases, LITHOS caters to a broad audience, including researchers and students eager to engage with cutting-edge studies. Although it is not an open-access journal, its scholarly rigor and relevance have established it as a leading resource for the latest findings and methodologies in Earth sciences. Notably, it ranks #41 in Earth and Planetary Sciences: Geology and #34 in Geochemistry and Petrology, demonstrating its significant influence within the academic community. The journal is based in the Netherlands and continuously opens avenues for innovative research through its commitment to excellence in the geosciences.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.49
Journal Impact Factor2.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.50
H-Index200
Journal IF Without Self2.90
Eigen Factor0.02
Normal Eigen Factor4.13
Influence1.09
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life9.80
Citing Half Life13.70
JCI0.99
Total Documents6157
WOS Total Citations26702
SCIMAGO Total Citations65541
SCIMAGO SELF Citations8833
Scopus Journal Rank1.49
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.08
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.52
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.67

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Geology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #41/321
Percentile 87.23
Quartile Q1
Geochemistry and Petrology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #34/154
Percentile 77.92
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS
Rank 26/101
Percentile 74.80
Quartile Q2
MINERALOGY
Rank 7/30
Percentile 78.30
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS
Rank 20/101
Percentile 80.20
Quartile Q1
MINERALOGY
Rank 8/30
Percentile 73.33
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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