RESTORATION ECOLOGY

metrics 2024

Championing the Revival of Ecosystems Worldwide

Introduction

RESTORATION ECOLOGY is a leading international journal dedicated to the science and practice of ecological restoration, published by WILEY. With an ISSN of 1061-2971 and a robust E-ISSN of 1526-100X, this journal has successfully positioned itself within the top quartiles (Q1) in significant categories such as Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, and Nature and Landscape Conservation, showcasing its high-impact contributions to these vital fields. RESTORATION ECOLOGY has been actively disseminating critical research since 1993 and continues to thrive as it converges toward 2024. Ranked impressively within Scopus, it stands at #98 out of 721 in Agricultural and Biological Sciences and #30 out of 211 in Environmental Science, emphasizing its substantial influence and reach. While the journal operates under traditional access guidelines, it serves as an invaluable resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike, aiming to advance knowledge and practical solutions for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem rehabilitation globally. For those interested in the intersection of ecological theory and practical restoration applications, RESTORATION ECOLOGY is a key outlet for fostering dialogue and collaboration.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.27
Journal Impact Factor2.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.70
H-Index117
Journal IF Without Self2.80
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.68
Influence0.87
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life6.40
Citing Half Life8.80
JCI0.79
Total Documents2958
WOS Total Citations8437
SCIMAGO Total Citations21463
SCIMAGO SELF Citations2605
Scopus Journal Rank1.27
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.52
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.15
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.42

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #98/721
Percentile 86.41
Quartile Q1
Nature and Landscape Conservation in Environmental Science
Rank #30/211
Percentile 85.78
Quartile Q1
Ecology in Environmental Science
Rank #73/461
Percentile 84.16
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 64/195
Percentile 67.40
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ECOLOGY
Rank 73/195
Percentile 62.56
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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