OPERATIONS RESEARCH LETTERS

metrics 2024

Innovating Solutions for Complex Systems

Introduction

Operations Research Letters, published by Elsevier, is a premier journal dedicated to fostering the development and dissemination of innovative research within the field of operations research. With an ISSN of 0167-6377 and an E-ISSN of 1872-7468, this journal has been a vital resource since its inception in 1981, and it continues to publish cutting-edge research through 2024. Positioned in the category quartiles Q2 and Q3 across relevant disciplines—including Applied Mathematics, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Management Science and Operations Research, and Software—this journal provides a crucial platform for scholars and practitioners to explore theoretical advancements and practical applications. The journal is particularly significant for those engaged in the inter-disciplinary challenges of optimizing complex systems, highlighting its importance in driving forward both academic inquiry and industry practice. Researchers, professionals, and students can benefit from the insights presented in its pages, contributing to informed decision-making and strategic innovations in operations research.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.45
Journal Impact Factor0.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.10
H-Index82
Journal IF Without Self0.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.59
Influence0.50
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life13.60
Citing Half Life13.70
JCI0.21
Total Documents2684
WOS Total Citations3313
SCIMAGO Total Citations7767
SCIMAGO SELF Citations429
Scopus Journal Rank0.45
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.99
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.18
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.31

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering in Engineering
Rank #205/384
Percentile 46.61
Quartile Q3
Applied Mathematics in Mathematics
Rank #343/635
Percentile 45.98
Quartile Q3
Management Science and Operations Research in Decision Sciences
Rank #133/207
Percentile 35.75
Quartile Q3
Software in Computer Science
Rank #309/407
Percentile 24.08
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
Rank 97/106
Percentile 9.00
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
Rank 96/106
Percentile 9.43
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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