Sustainability Science

metrics 2024

Shaping the Future of Sustainability Through Collaborative Research

Introduction

Sustainability Science, an esteemed journal published by SPRINGER JAPAN KK, serves as a pivotal platform for interdisciplinary research dedicated to sustainable development and environmental stewardship. With its ISSN 1862-4065 and E-ISSN 1862-4057, this journal has established itself as a leading voice in the realms of Ecology, Geography, Health Sociology, and Global Change, proudly holding a Q1 position across multiple categories as of 2023. Notably, it ranks exceptionally well within Scopus, with rankings such as #11 out of 371 in Health (Social Science) and #27 out of 1466 in Sociology and Political Science, underlining its high impact and relevance in pertinent research areas. The journal emphasizes the importance of integrating ecological science with social and policy dimensions, thus encouraging collaboration among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers alike. While it currently operates under traditional access models, its rigorous selection process and comprehensive peer-review procedures ensure that only the most reliable and significant research contributes to the discourse on sustainability, making it an invaluable resource for anyone committed to creating a sustainable future.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.46
Journal Impact Factor5.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)6.80
H-Index87
Journal IF Without Self5.10
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.92
Influence1.55
Immediacy Index1.30
Cited Half Life4.60
Citing Half Life6.10
JCI0.94
Total Documents1295
WOS Total Citations7095
SCIMAGO Total Citations15422
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1173
Scopus Journal Rank1.46
Cites / Document (2 Years)5.47
Cites / Document (3 Years)6.39
Cites / Document (4 Years)7.41

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #27/1466
Percentile 98.16
Quartile Q1
Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #11/371
Percentile 97.04
Quartile Q1
Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #31/821
Percentile 96.22
Quartile Q1
Ecology in Environmental Science
Rank #27/461
Percentile 94.14
Quartile Q1
Nature and Landscape Conservation in Environmental Science
Rank #13/211
Percentile 93.84
Quartile Q1
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law in Environmental Science
Rank #33/399
Percentile 91.73
Quartile Q1
Global and Planetary Change in Environmental Science
Rank #15/120
Percentile 87.50
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 80/358
Percentile 77.80
Quartile Q1
GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Rank 36/91
Percentile 61.00
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 93/359
Percentile 74.09
Quartile Q2
GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Rank 33/91
Percentile 63.74
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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