Sustainability

metrics 2024

Connecting Ideas for a Sustainable World

Introduction

Sustainability is a leading open-access journal published by MDPI, dedicated to the interdisciplinary exploration of sustainability across diverse fields including environmental science, energy engineering, and social governance. Since its inception in 2009, this journal has steadily gained prominence, currently holding a significant Impact Factor and achieving notable rankings in various Scopus categories, such as Q1 in Geography, Planning and Development and Q2 in Energy Engineering and Power Technology. With its base in Switzerland, Sustainability fosters dialogues around pressing global issues and sustainable practices, making a substantial contribution to academia and industry alike. Researchers and professionals are encouraged to share innovative ideas and findings that advance the understanding of sustainability challenges and solutions. The journal's commitment to Open Access ensures that high-quality, peer-reviewed research is readily available to researchers, educators, and policymakers worldwide.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank-
Journal Impact Factor3.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.60
H-Index-
Journal IF Without Self3.30
Eigen Factor0.24
Normal Eigen Factor51.54
Influence0.53
Immediacy Index1.00
Cited Half Life2.90
Citing Half Life5.90
JCI0.68
Total Documents-
WOS Total Citations229213
SCIMAGO Total Citations-
SCIMAGO SELF Citations-
Scopus Journal Rank-
Cites / Document (2 Years)-
Cites / Document (3 Years)-
Cites / Document (4 Years)-

Metrics History

Rank 2024

IF (Web Of Science)

GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Rank 58/91
Percentile 36.80
Quartile Q3
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 159/358
Percentile 55.70
Quartile Q2
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 66/182
Percentile 64.00
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 161/359
Percentile 55.15
Quartile Q2
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 96/184
Percentile 47.83
Quartile Q3
GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Rank 49/91
Percentile 46.15
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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