Minerals

metrics 2024

Championing sustainable practices in mineral exploration.

Introduction

Minerals, an esteemed open-access journal published by MDPI, has been at the forefront of advancing knowledge in the fields of geology, geotechnical engineering, and engineering geology since its inception in 2011. With an E-ISSN of 2075-163X, this journal aims to foster innovative research and disseminate critical findings that influence both academia and industry practices. Based in Switzerland, Minerals has made significant strides in its impact, evidenced by its 2023 Scopus rankings placing it in the 74th percentile in Geology and 63rd percentile in Geotechnical Engineering. The journal, which will continue to publish until 2024, encourages submissions that explore the multifaceted aspects of mineral sciences, highlighting the importance of sustainable practices and advancements in technology. Researchers, professionals, and students are invited to engage with this vital resource, which not only contributes to the expansion of geological knowledge but also supports the global understanding of mineral resources.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank-
Journal Impact Factor2.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.50
H-Index-
Journal IF Without Self2.20
Eigen Factor0.02
Normal Eigen Factor4.95
Influence0.50
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life3.10
Citing Half Life10.60
JCI0.74
Total Documents-
WOS Total Citations15993
SCIMAGO Total Citations-
SCIMAGO SELF Citations-
Scopus Journal Rank-
Cites / Document (2 Years)-
Cites / Document (3 Years)-
Cites / Document (4 Years)-

Metrics History

Rank 2024

JCI (Web Of Science)

GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS
Rank 40/101
Percentile 60.40
Quartile Q2
MINERALOGY
Rank 10/30
Percentile 66.67
Quartile Q2
MINING & MINERAL PROCESSING
Rank 10/31
Percentile 67.74
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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