RIVER RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS

metrics 2024

Bridging Research and Practice in Water Science

Introduction

RIVER RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS, published by WILEY, stands as a pivotal journal in the fields of Environmental Science, Water Science and Technology, and Environmental Chemistry. With an impressive Impact Factor signifying its influential presence, this journal offers a platform for high-quality research and applications related to river ecosystems and water resources. The journal operates under a hybrid access model, allowing for both subscription-based and open-access options, thus promoting accessibility and widespread dissemination of knowledge. Since its inception in 1996, RIVER RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS has maintained a distinguished reputation, reflected in its ranking within the Q2 quartiles of major categories like Environmental Chemistry and Water Science. Engaging researchers, practitioners, and students alike, the journal is committed to publishing cutting-edge studies that foster a deeper understanding of river dynamics and their environmental implications, making it an essential resource for contributors advancing the sustainable management of water environments.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.62
Journal Impact Factor1.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.30
H-Index111
Journal IF Without Self1.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.70
Influence0.51
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life8.20
Citing Half Life10.90
JCI0.41
Total Documents2575
WOS Total Citations5030
SCIMAGO Total Citations16134
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1422
Scopus Journal Rank0.62
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.84
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.27
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.49

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Environmental Science in Environmental Science
Rank #79/233
Percentile 66.09
Quartile Q2
Water Science and Technology in Environmental Science
Rank #94/261
Percentile 63.98
Quartile Q2
Environmental Chemistry in Environmental Science
Rank #79/147
Percentile 46.26
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 274/358
Percentile 23.60
Quartile Q4
WATER RESOURCES
Rank 83/127
Percentile 35.00
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 262/359
Percentile 27.02
Quartile Q3
WATER RESOURCES
Rank 89/127
Percentile 29.92
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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