Physical Oceanography

metrics 2024

Shaping the Future of Marine Hydrophysics

Introduction

Physical Oceanography is an esteemed open-access journal dedicated to the exploration and dissemination of research on the dynamic processes that govern the physical aspects of oceans. Published by the Federal State Budget Scientific Institute, Marine Hydrophysical Institute, this journal provides a forum for innovative studies and significant findings in the fields of fluid flow, geophysics, ocean engineering, and water science. With an ISSN of 0928-5105 and an E-ISSN of 1573-160X, Physical Oceanography has been granting open access to its valuable content since 2015, ensuring widespread accessibility and impact in the scientific community. Its rigorous peer-reviewed articles are crucial for researchers, professionals, and students who aim to advance their knowledge and understanding of the intricacies that govern our oceans. With a current impact factor reflecting its solid standing in the Q3 category across multiple disciplines, including oceanography and geophysics, this journal remains a vital resource for advancing oceanographic research and innovation.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.32
Journal Impact Factor0.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.60
H-Index13
Journal IF Without Self0.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.05
Influence0.12
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life5.40
Citing Half Life10.50
JCI0.21
Total Documents640
WOS Total Citations288
SCIMAGO Total Citations512
SCIMAGO SELF Citations109
Scopus Journal Rank0.32
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.14
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.11
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.10

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Geophysics in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #94/165
Percentile 43.03
Quartile Q3
Oceanography in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #90/145
Percentile 37.93
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

OCEANOGRAPHY
Rank 59/65
Percentile 10.00
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

OCEANOGRAPHY
Rank 61/65
Percentile 6.15
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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