RECORDS OF THE AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM

metrics 2024

Illuminating the Intersection of Science and Heritage

Introduction

Records of the Australian Museum is a leading journal in the fields of Animal Science, Ecology, History, and Museology, published by the renowned Australian Museum in Sydney, Australia. With a commitment to advancing knowledge and understanding of natural history and cultural heritage, this journal provides an essential platform for original research, reviews, and significant findings relevant to its diverse academic audience. The journal encompasses a broad scope, including studies in ecology, evolution, behavior, systematics, and the history of science, attracting contributions from leading scholars and professionals. Notably, it ranks highly in various categories, achieving a Q1 ranking in History and Museology, reflecting its impact and prestige within the academic community. Although it operates under a traditional access model, the journal ensures that its robust compilation of cutting-edge research remains vital to researchers, professionals, and students aiming to stay informed of the latest developments in their fields. With converging years of publication since 1983, Records of the Australian Museum continues to play a pivotal role in disseminating critical insights and fostering discussions that shape our understanding of both the natural world and our cultural heritage.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.22
Journal Impact Factor0.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.80
H-Index24
Journal IF Without Self0.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.02
Influence0.21
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life31.30
Citing Half Life22.90
JCI0.27
Total Documents253
WOS Total Citations651
SCIMAGO Total Citations498
SCIMAGO SELF Citations32
Scopus Journal Rank0.22
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.64
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.72
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.75

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #295/1760
Percentile 83.24
Quartile Q1
Museology in Arts and Humanities
Rank #18/83
Percentile 78.31
Quartile Q1
Animal Science and Zoology in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #390/490
Percentile 20.41
Quartile Q4
Insect Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #145/181
Percentile 19.89
Quartile Q4
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #615/721
Percentile 14.70
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

ZOOLOGY
Rank 138/180
Percentile 23.60
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

ZOOLOGY
Rank 159/180
Percentile 11.67
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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