Small

metrics 2024

Championing Cutting-Edge Research for Tomorrow's Solutions.

Introduction

Small is a premier academic journal published by WILEY-V C H Verlag GmbH, focusing on cutting-edge research across a multitude of disciplines including biomaterials, biotechnology, chemistry, engineering, materials science, medicine, and nanoscience. With an impressive impact factor and recognized in the top quartile (Q1) across these categories, Small serves as a vital platform for scientists and researchers aiming to disseminate innovative findings and explore the interplay between small-scale materials and their large-scale applications. Enjoying a broad readership, the journal has been key in advancing knowledge from its inception in 2005 and aims to foster collaborations and discussions that steer the future of material science and biotechnology. Though not open access, research published in Small remains invaluable for professionals and students eager to explore the advancements at the nanoscale, promoting a comprehensive understanding of modern scientific challenges and opportunities.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank3.35
Journal Impact Factor13.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)13.50
H-Index294
Journal IF Without Self13.00
Eigen Factor0.14
Normal Eigen Factor29.93
Influence2.63
Immediacy Index2.40
Cited Half Life3.60
Citing Half Life4.30
JCI1.89
Total Documents15676
WOS Total Citations124288
SCIMAGO Total Citations345123
SCIMAGO SELF Citations12765
Scopus Journal Rank3.35
Cites / Document (2 Years)13.08
Cites / Document (3 Years)13.26
Cites / Document (4 Years)13.31

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Biotechnology in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #16/311
Percentile 94.86
Quartile Q1
General Materials Science in Materials Science
Rank #25/463
Percentile 94.60
Quartile Q1
General Chemistry in Chemistry
Rank #25/408
Percentile 93.87
Quartile Q1
Biomaterials in Materials Science
Rank #9/137
Percentile 93.43
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 23/230
Percentile 90.20
Quartile Q1
CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL
Rank 19/178
Percentile 89.60
Quartile Q1
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 35/438
Percentile 92.10
Quartile Q1
NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY
Rank 16/140
Percentile 88.90
Quartile Q1
PHYSICS, APPLIED
Rank 13/179
Percentile 93.00
Quartile Q1
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER
Rank 7/79
Percentile 91.80
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 23/231
Percentile 90.04
Quartile Q1
CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL
Rank 16/178
Percentile 91.01
Quartile Q1
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 38/438
Percentile 91.32
Quartile Q1
NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY
Rank 14/140
Percentile 90.00
Quartile Q1
PHYSICS, APPLIED
Rank 14/179
Percentile 92.18
Quartile Q1
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER
Rank 7/79
Percentile 91.14
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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