Research in Cold and Arid Regions

metrics 2024

Innovating knowledge for the future of cold and arid regions.

Introduction

Research in Cold and Arid Regions, published by KEAI PUBLISHING LTD, is a premier journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in the fields of Earth-Surface Processes, Environmental Engineering, and Geosciences. With an ISSN of 2097-1583 and an E-ISSN of 2949-7302, this journal aims to provide a platform for researchers, professionals, and students to share their findings on the complexities of cold and arid environments, which have increasing significance in the context of climate change. The journal holds a Q3 ranking in multiple categories for 2023, reflecting its commitment to quality scholarship, though it also sits at the cusp of enhancing its potential impact in Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology. Open Access options allow for wider dissemination of research findings, ensuring that valuable insights are accessible to a global audience. Based in Beijing, China, the journal is strategically positioned to address the unique challenges faced by arid and cold regions worldwide, making it an essential resource for scholars and practitioners focused on sustainable solutions for environmental issues.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.22
Journal Impact Factor0.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.70
H-Index8
Journal IF Without Self0.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.00
Influence0.11
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life8.10
JCI0.18
Total Documents205
WOS Total Citations19
SCIMAGO Total Citations308
SCIMAGO SELF Citations19
Scopus Journal Rank0.22
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.73
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.86
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.87

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Earth-Surface Processes in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #120/179
Percentile 32.96
Quartile Q3
Environmental Science (miscellaneous) in Environmental Science
Rank #148/219
Percentile 32.42
Quartile Q3
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #161/229
Percentile 29.69
Quartile Q3
Environmental Engineering in Environmental Science
Rank #146/197
Percentile 25.89
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL
Rank 55/65
Percentile 16.20
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL
Rank 58/65
Percentile 10.77
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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