NATURAL HAZARDS AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES

metrics 2024

Connecting Science, Policy, and Practice for a Safer Future

Introduction

NATURAL HAZARDS AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES, an esteemed journal published by COPERNICUS GESELLSCHAFT MBH, focuses on the interdisciplinary study of natural hazards and their impact on Earth system processes. Since its inception in 2001, this Open Access journal has been instrumental in disseminating high-quality research, facilitating a global exchange of knowledge in the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences. With an impressive Q1 ranking in its category and a commendable Scopus Rank of 22 out of 195, it serves as a crucial platform for researchers striving to understand and mitigate the risks associated with natural hazards. The journal is committed to enhancing environmental resiliency and promoting sustainable practices, making it essential reading for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers dedicated to tackling the challenges posed by our dynamic planet. Based in Germany, at BAHNHOFSALLEE 1E, GOTTINGEN 37081, it continues to support the growing body of knowledge that bridges scientific research with practical application.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.22
Journal Impact Factor4.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.50
H-Index125
Journal IF Without Self4.20
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor2.12
Influence1.16
Immediacy Index1.40
Cited Half Life8.00
Citing Half Life8.20
JCI0.98
Total Documents3887
WOS Total Citations12338
SCIMAGO Total Citations30420
SCIMAGO SELF Citations3588
Scopus Journal Rank1.22
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.19
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.56
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.57

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Earth and Planetary Sciences in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #22/195
Percentile 88.72
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 34/253
Percentile 86.80
Quartile Q1
METEOROLOGY & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
Rank 26/110
Percentile 76.80
Quartile Q1
WATER RESOURCES
Rank 25/127
Percentile 80.70
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 52/253
Percentile 79.45
Quartile Q1
METEOROLOGY & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
Rank 29/110
Percentile 73.64
Quartile Q2
WATER RESOURCES
Rank 26/127
Percentile 79.53
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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