Nature Sustainability

metrics 2024

Pioneering high-impact research in environmental science.

Introduction

Nature Sustainability, published by NATURE PORTFOLIO, is a leading international journal that champions cutting-edge research in sustainability across a multitude of disciplines. Since its inception in 2018, the journal has made significant strides in publishing high-impact articles that address the pressing challenges of our time, from ecology and food science to urban studies and renewable energy. With an impressive impact factor and consistent Q1 quartile rankings in various categories such as Global and Planetary Change and Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law, it stands at the forefront of research dissemination in sustainability. Although access options remain undefined, the journal reaches a wide audience determined to drive impactful change through innovative research within the realm of environmental and social sciences. Nature Sustainability not only illuminates pathways toward sustainable practices but also fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students committed to advancing sustainability initiatives globally.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank7.37
Journal Impact Factor25.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)29.90
H-Index115
Journal IF Without Self25.70
Eigen Factor0.04
Normal Eigen Factor9.74
Influence9.24
Immediacy Index6.50
Cited Half Life3.50
Citing Half Life5.30
JCI4.51
Total Documents1172
WOS Total Citations18380
SCIMAGO Total Citations35702
SCIMAGO SELF Citations437
Scopus Journal Rank7.37
Cites / Document (2 Years)18.52
Cites / Document (3 Years)20.93
Cites / Document (4 Years)20.62

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #1/821
Percentile 99.88
Quartile Q1
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law in Environmental Science
Rank #1/399
Percentile 99.75
Quartile Q1
Food Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #1/389
Percentile 99.74
Quartile Q1
Urban Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #1/279
Percentile 99.64
Quartile Q1
Ecology in Environmental Science
Rank #2/461
Percentile 99.57
Quartile Q1
Global and Planetary Change in Environmental Science
Rank #1/120
Percentile 99.17
Quartile Q1
Nature and Landscape Conservation in Environmental Science
Rank #2/211
Percentile 99.05
Quartile Q1
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment in Energy
Rank #3/270
Percentile 98.89
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 4/358
Percentile 99.00
Quartile Q1
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 2/182
Percentile 99.20
Quartile Q1
GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Rank 1/91
Percentile 99.50
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 4/359
Percentile 98.89
Quartile Q1
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 2/184
Percentile 98.91
Quartile Q1
GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Rank 1/91
Percentile 98.90
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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