Railway Engineering Science

metrics 2024

Fostering Collaboration in Global Railway Research

Introduction

Railway Engineering Science is an esteemed open-access journal published by Springer, dedicated to advancing research and innovation in the dynamic field of railway engineering. Since its inception in 2020, the journal has positioned itself at the forefront of numerous engineering disciplines, securing a remarkable Q1 ranking in 2023 across critical categories such as Computational Mechanics, Computer Science Applications, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Transportation. With a strong emphasis on disseminating high-quality research, Railway Engineering Science provides a vital platform for scholars and professionals to share their findings, thereby contributing significantly to the academic community and industry practices. Situated in Singapore and catering to a global audience, the journal facilitates open access, ensuring that groundbreaking studies are readily available to researchers, practitioners, and students alike. The journal not only enhances the visibility of its contributors but also fuels advancements in railway technology and infrastructure, making it an essential resource for anyone involved in the railway sector.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.56
Journal Impact Factor4.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)5.60
H-Index33
Journal IF Without Self4.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.20
Influence1.33
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life2.80
Citing Half Life6.90
JCI1.08
Total Documents390
WOS Total Citations488
SCIMAGO Total Citations2404
SCIMAGO SELF Citations109
Scopus Journal Rank1.56
Cites / Document (2 Years)5.68
Cites / Document (3 Years)7.42
Cites / Document (4 Years)6.83

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Computational Mechanics in Engineering
Rank #3/89
Percentile 96.63
Quartile Q1
Mechanical Engineering in Engineering
Rank #38/672
Percentile 94.35
Quartile Q1
Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Engineering
Rank #80/797
Percentile 89.96
Quartile Q1
Computer Science Applications in Computer Science
Rank #88/817
Percentile 89.23
Quartile Q1
Transportation in Social Sciences
Rank #22/141
Percentile 84.40
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

TRANSPORTATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Rank 20/72
Percentile 72.90
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

TRANSPORTATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Rank 18/72
Percentile 75.00
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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