Underground Space

metrics 2024

Exploring the Depths of Engineering Innovation

Introduction

Underground Space is a distinguished academic journal dedicated to the multidisciplinary field of underground engineering and geotechnical science. Published by KEAI PUBLISHING LTD, this open-access journal has been contributing to the knowledge base since 2016, ensuring that research findings are accessible to a global audience. With an impressive Q1 ranking in categories such as Building and Construction, Civil and Structural Engineering, and Geotechnical Engineering, it reflects the journal's high impact and relevance within the academic community. The journal's Scopus rankings further signify its reputation, standing 16th in both Earth and Planetary Sciences and Engineering, and reaching the 93rd percentile in Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology. Researchers, professionals, and students alike rely on Underground Space as a key resource for exploring the complexities of underground environments and infrastructure development. With its goal to advance knowledge in underground construction and sustainability practices, this journal is essential for anyone engaged in related research and practice.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.61
Journal Impact Factor8.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)6.80
H-Index31
Journal IF Without Self8.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.50
Influence1.30
Immediacy Index2.50
Cited Half Life2.10
Citing Half Life7.60
JCI2.05
Total Documents347
WOS Total Citations1879
SCIMAGO Total Citations2669
SCIMAGO SELF Citations194
Scopus Journal Rank1.61
Cites / Document (2 Years)8.46
Cites / Document (3 Years)8.14
Cites / Document (4 Years)7.55

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #16/229
Percentile 93.01
Quartile Q1
Building and Construction in Engineering
Rank #16/223
Percentile 92.83
Quartile Q1
Civil and Structural Engineering in Engineering
Rank #29/379
Percentile 92.35
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, CIVIL
Rank 4/181
Percentile 98.10
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, CIVIL
Rank 2/181
Percentile 98.90
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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