Living Reviews in Solar Physics

metrics 2024

Charting the Evolving Landscape of Solar Physics

Introduction

Living Reviews in Solar Physics is a premier open access journal published by Springer International Publishing AG, dedicated to the dynamic field of solar physics. Since its inception in 2004, this journal has provided a platform for comprehensive and up-to-date reviews that cover the latest developments in solar research, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike. With an impressive Q1 ranking in both Astronomy and Astrophysics and Space and Planetary Science as of 2023, it ranks in the top 3% of journals in its field according to Scopus. The journal's commitment to open access ensures that groundbreaking research is disseminated widely, fostering collaboration and innovation. As it continues to evolve through to its converged years from 2004 to 2024, Living Reviews in Solar Physics remains a crucial outlet for advancing our understanding of solar phenomena and their implications for astrophysics and planetary science.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank7.47
Journal Impact Factor23.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)24.60
H-Index68
Journal IF Without Self23.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.50
Influence11.13
Immediacy Index5.30
Cited Half Life8.80
Citing Half Life13.50
JCI2.97
Total Documents96
WOS Total Citations2090
SCIMAGO Total Citations3832
SCIMAGO SELF Citations90
Scopus Journal Rank7.47
Cites / Document (2 Years)19.00
Cites / Document (3 Years)23.00
Cites / Document (4 Years)27.38

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Space and Planetary Science in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #3/104
Percentile 97.12
Quartile Q1
Astronomy and Astrophysics in Physics and Astronomy
Rank #3/90
Percentile 96.67
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS
Rank 3/84
Percentile 97.00
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS
Rank 3/84
Percentile 96.43
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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