PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

metrics 2024

Fostering Collaboration in Geographic Research

Introduction

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY is a prominent academic journal published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, focusing on a wide array of topics within the realm of physical geography, including atmospheric science, earth sciences, and environmental science. With an esteemed history since its inception in 1975 and covering research up to 2024, this journal holds significant relevance in academia, evidenced by its ranking in the Q2 category for both Earth and Planetary Sciences and Environmental Science, as well as its Q3 standing in Atmospheric Science for 2023. This journal serves as a vital platform for scholars and practitioners alike, fostering the dissemination of innovative research findings and interdisciplinary collaboration. Although it is not an Open Access journal, it remains highly regarded, with Scopus rankings placing it within the top percentile of its categories. Researchers, professionals, and students seeking to contribute to or keep abreast of critical developments in the field will find PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY an indispensable resource for advancing their knowledge and understanding of physical geographic phenomena.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.41
Journal Impact Factor1.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.60
H-Index47
Journal IF Without Self1.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.11
Influence0.36
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life15.80
Citing Half Life11.60
JCI0.32
Total Documents782
WOS Total Citations1272
SCIMAGO Total Citations2260
SCIMAGO SELF Citations188
Scopus Journal Rank0.41
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.34
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.48
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.65

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Earth and Planetary Sciences in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #61/195
Percentile 68.72
Quartile Q2
Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #62/159
Percentile 61.01
Quartile Q2
General Environmental Science in Environmental Science
Rank #99/233
Percentile 57.51
Quartile Q2
Atmospheric Science in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #81/148
Percentile 45.27
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 317/358
Percentile 11.60
Quartile Q4
GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL
Rank 49/65
Percentile 25.40
Quartile Q4
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 193/253
Percentile 23.90
Quartile Q4
METEOROLOGY & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
Rank 98/110
Percentile 11.40
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 291/359
Percentile 18.94
Quartile Q4
GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL
Rank 50/65
Percentile 23.08
Quartile Q4
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 193/253
Percentile 23.72
Quartile Q4
METEOROLOGY & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
Rank 92/110
Percentile 16.36
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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