TECTONICS

metrics 2024

Unveiling the Secrets of Earth's Structure and Processes

Introduction

TECTONICS, published by the American Geophysical Union, is a prestigious journal that serves as a critical platform for research in the fields of geochemistry, petrology, and geophysics. With an impressive Q1 ranking in both Geochemistry and Petrology and Geophysics for 2023, and a Scopus rank placing it in the top tiers of Earth and Planetary Sciences, this journal highlights significant advancements and emerging trends relevant to earth sciences. Operating from the United States, TECTONICS covers an extensive range of topics from structural geology to plate tectonics, providing an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students aiming to deepen their understanding of earth dynamics and processes. Although it does not offer open access, the journal's rigorous peer-review process ensures the dissemination of high-quality research. With a commitment to advancing the scientific discourse surrounding tectonic processes, TECTONICS plays a vital role in shaping the future of geosciences.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.66
Journal Impact Factor3.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.40
H-Index159
Journal IF Without Self3.30
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor2.49
Influence1.52
Immediacy Index1.10
Cited Half Life11.30
Citing Half Life14.50
JCI1.09
Total Documents2801
WOS Total Citations14612
SCIMAGO Total Citations31693
SCIMAGO SELF Citations3178
Scopus Journal Rank1.66
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.19
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.72
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.21

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Geophysics in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #14/165
Percentile 91.52
Quartile Q1
Geochemistry and Petrology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #18/154
Percentile 88.31
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS
Rank 22/101
Percentile 78.70
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS
Rank 14/101
Percentile 86.14
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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