SOCIETY & NATURAL RESOURCES

metrics 2024

Exploring the Nexus of Society and Sustainability

Introduction

SOCIETY & NATURAL RESOURCES is a premier academic journal published by Taylor & Francis Inc, dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary research at the intersection of societal dynamics and environmental stewardship. With an ISSN of 0894-1920 and an E-ISSN of 1521-0723, this influential journal has been a significant contributor to the field since its inception in 1988, and continues to shape discourse through 2024. Recognized for its rigorous scholarship, SOCIETY & NATURAL RESOURCES boasts an impressive Q1 ranking in Development and Sociology and Political Science, and a notable Q2 ranking in Environmental Science (miscellaneous) as of 2023. Its Scopus rankings highlight its impact, with impressive percentiles across multiple categories, including the top 15% in Sociology and Political Science. The journal provides a vital platform for researchers, professionals, and students to engage with critical issues regarding resource management and sustainability, making it an essential resource for those seeking to understand the complex interplay between societal needs and natural environments.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.69
Journal Impact Factor2.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.80
H-Index101
Journal IF Without Self2.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.57
Influence0.73
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life10.40
Citing Half Life8.40
JCI0.65
Total Documents1977
WOS Total Citations4397
SCIMAGO Total Citations11033
SCIMAGO SELF Citations816
Scopus Journal Rank0.69
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.19
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.50
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.90

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #218/1466
Percentile 85.13
Quartile Q1
Development in Social Sciences
Rank #65/306
Percentile 78.76
Quartile Q1
Environmental Science (miscellaneous) in Environmental Science
Rank #68/219
Percentile 68.95
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Rank 25/63
Percentile 61.10
Quartile Q2
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 109/182
Percentile 40.40
Quartile Q3
REGIONAL & URBAN PLANNING
Rank 33/54
Percentile 39.80
Quartile Q3
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 61/217
Percentile 72.10
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Rank 28/63
Percentile 55.56
Quartile Q2
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 101/184
Percentile 45.11
Quartile Q3
REGIONAL & URBAN PLANNING
Rank 26/54
Percentile 51.85
Quartile Q2
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 121/217
Percentile 44.24
Quartile Q3
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Rank N/A

Quartile History

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