Solid Earth Sciences

metrics 2024

Connecting geoscience with real-world impact.

Introduction

Solid Earth Sciences is a dynamic open-access journal published by Elsevier, dedicated to advancing our understanding of the Earth's subsurface processes and materials. Since its inception in 2016, the journal has established itself as a vital resource for researchers and professionals in the fields of geochemistry, petrology, geology, geophysics, and geotechnical engineering, achieving a notable Q2 ranking in multiple categories as of 2023. With an ISSN of 2451-912X, the journal aims to disseminate high-quality research that enhances knowledge of earth surface processes and the intricate interactions within our planet's systems. The journal is indexed in Scopus, showcasing an impressive rank in various sub-disciplines, with a rank of #96 in Geology and a noteworthy percentile in Earth and Planetary Sciences. Solid Earth Sciences offers a platform for innovative studies, comprehensive methodologies, and cutting-edge technological advancements that cater to a global audience of scientists, academics, and students. With its commitment to open access, it fosters wider dissemination and impact of research outcomes, ensuring that pivotal discoveries reach stakeholders and contribute to real-world applications.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.51
Journal Impact Factor2.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.60
H-Index16
Journal IF Without Self2.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.10
Influence0.60
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life4.70
Citing Half Life13.60
JCI0.50
Total Documents155
WOS Total Citations344
SCIMAGO Total Citations706
SCIMAGO SELF Citations36
Scopus Journal Rank0.51
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.02
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.82
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.83

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Geology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #96/321
Percentile 70.09
Quartile Q2
Geophysics in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #58/165
Percentile 64.85
Quartile Q2
Earth-Surface Processes in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #66/179
Percentile 63.13
Quartile Q2
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #89/229
Percentile 61.14
Quartile Q2
Geochemistry and Petrology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #65/154
Percentile 57.79
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 134/253
Percentile 47.20
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 152/253
Percentile 39.92
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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