Mine Water and the Environment

metrics 2024

Innovating practices for a cleaner, greener mining future.

Introduction

Mine Water and the Environment is a leading peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Heidelberg, dedicated to advancing the understanding of the complex interactions between mining activities and water resources. With an ISSN of 1025-9112 and an E-ISSN of 1616-1068, this journal serves as a vital platform for researchers, professionals, and students in the fields of Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, and Water Science and Technology. Positioned in the Q2 category for both relevant quartiles in 2023, it showcases high-impact research that addresses critical issues associated with mine water management, treatment, and its environmental implications. Spanning a publication history from 1991 to 2024, the journal not only highlights contemporary challenges in mine-related water issues but also fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to promote sustainable practices in mining. Situated in Heidelberg, Germany, this journal strives to provide open discussion and innovative solutions for the pressing environmental challenges posed by mining activities, making it an essential resource for anyone invested in the sustainability of our water resources.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.54
Journal Impact Factor2.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.40
H-Index46
Journal IF Without Self2.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.29
Influence0.42
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life5.60
Citing Half Life9.40
JCI0.56
Total Documents1010
WOS Total Citations1687
SCIMAGO Total Citations4782
SCIMAGO SELF Citations529
Scopus Journal Rank0.54
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.11
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.13
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.11

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Water Science and Technology in Environmental Science
Rank #76/261
Percentile 70.88
Quartile Q2
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #71/229
Percentile 69.00
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

WATER RESOURCES
Rank 71/127
Percentile 44.50
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

WATER RESOURCES
Rank 65/127
Percentile 48.82
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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