Quaternary Science Reviews

metrics 2024

Charting the Course of Climate and Biodiversity

Introduction

Quaternary Science Reviews is a premier international journal published by PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, dedicated to the multidisciplinary study of the Quaternary period and its implications across a variety of scientific fields, including archaeology, geology, ecology, and environmental science. With an impressive impact factor that places it in the Q1 quartile across multiple categories such as Archaeology, Ecology, and Geology, it stands as a beacon of scholarly excellence. The journal, which has been in circulation since 1982 and converges its knowledge through to 2024, is instrumental for researchers and professionals seeking to explore the complexities of climate change, biodiversity, and earth systems. Though it does not currently offer Open Access options, its well-curated content remains vital for academic advancement and is accessible to a broad audience through institutional subscriptions. Positioned at the forefront of modern scientific inquiry, the journal fosters an environment for sharing pivotal findings and fostering intellectual discussions, making it an indispensable resource for students, practitioners, and researchers alike.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.56
Journal Impact Factor3.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.60
H-Index212
Journal IF Without Self3.20
Eigen Factor0.02
Normal Eigen Factor4.64
Influence1.25
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life9.60
Citing Half Life12.20
JCI0.96
Total Documents6809
WOS Total Citations25450
SCIMAGO Total Citations84590
SCIMAGO SELF Citations12488
Scopus Journal Rank1.56
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.34
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.69
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.77

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Archeology in Social Sciences
Rank #2/354
Percentile 99.44
Quartile Q1
Archeology (arts and humanities) in Arts and Humanities
Rank #3/413
Percentile 99.27
Quartile Q1
Geology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #25/321
Percentile 92.21
Quartile Q1
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #76/721
Percentile 89.46
Quartile Q1
Global and Planetary Change in Environmental Science
Rank #31/120
Percentile 74.17
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL
Rank 16/65
Percentile 76.20
Quartile Q1
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 71/253
Percentile 72.10
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL
Rank 19/65
Percentile 70.77
Quartile Q2
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 57/253
Percentile 77.47
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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