Nature Conservation Research

metrics 2024

Championing open access to vital conservation insights.

Introduction

Nature Conservation Research is a prominent open-access journal that has been dedicated to advancing the field of conservation science since its inception in 2016. Published by the SARANSK FOND PODDERZKI & RAZVITIA ZAPOVEDNYH in the Russian Federation, this journal serves as a vital platform for researchers, professionals, and students alike, providing critical insights into ecological and environmental issues. With an impressive impact factor and ranked in the second quartile across multiple categories—including Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Ecology, and Nature and Landscape Conservation—Nature Conservation Research stands at the forefront of impactful scientific discourse. The journal not only aims to disseminate high-quality research findings but also seeks to foster collaboration and innovation in conservation practices globally. By ensuring open access to its content, it promotes widespread dissemination of knowledge, crucial in the fight against biodiversity loss and environmental degradation. Researchers and practitioners contributing to the journal will find themselves at the convergence of science and conservation efforts, paving the way for sustainable ecosystem management.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.39
Journal Impact Factor1.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.10
H-Index18
Journal IF Without Self1.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.11
Influence0.21
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life3.60
Citing Half Life10.80
JCI0.44
Total Documents398
WOS Total Citations339
SCIMAGO Total Citations1486
SCIMAGO SELF Citations153
Scopus Journal Rank0.39
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.16
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.10
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.74

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #33/193
Percentile 82.90
Quartile Q1
Nature and Landscape Conservation in Environmental Science
Rank #50/211
Percentile 76.30
Quartile Q1
Ecology in Environmental Science
Rank #115/461
Percentile 75.05
Quartile Q1
Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #41/159
Percentile 74.21
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Rank 51/74
Percentile 31.80
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Rank 44/74
Percentile 40.54
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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