STAR Protocols

metrics 2024

Elevating Research Standards Through Open Access

Introduction

STAR Protocols, published by Elsevier, is an esteemed open access journal that has been at the forefront of providing innovative experimental protocols since its inception in 2020. With a distinct focus on a range of scientific disciplines including Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Immunology and Microbiology, and Neuroscience, this journal serves as a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike. The journal holds a commendable status, reflected by its Q1 and Q2 rankings across various relevant categories, ensuring the dissemination of high-impact research methods and findings. With its open access format, STAR Protocols encourages a broad readership and facilitates the sharing of pivotal knowledge in the scientific community, driving forward the culture of transparency and collaboration in research. Positioned in the vibrant academic landscape of the United States, it steadily contributes to the evolution of experimental methodologies, fostering innovation across disciplines.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.95
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.50
H-Index19
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor2.29
Influence0.67
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life2.30
Citing Half Life7.00
JCI0.32
Total Documents2694
WOS Total Citations2969
SCIMAGO Total Citations4671
SCIMAGO SELF Citations294
Scopus Journal Rank0.95
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.39
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.54
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.54

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #136/221
Percentile 38.46
Quartile Q3
General Immunology and Microbiology in Immunology and Microbiology
Rank #45/61
Percentile 26.23
Quartile Q3
General Neuroscience in Neuroscience
Rank #93/113
Percentile 17.70
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH METHODS
Rank 79/85
Percentile 7.60
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH METHODS
Rank 79/85
Percentile 7.06
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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