URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING

metrics 2024

Driving change through interdisciplinary urban greening research.

Introduction

URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING is a premier interdisciplinary journal published by Elsevier GmbH, dedicated to advancing the fields of urban forestry and sustainable greening practices. With an impressive impact factor and consistently ranked in Q1 across ecology, forestry, and soil science disciplines, this journal offers valuable insights into the vital roles of urban vegetation in enhancing environmental quality and biodiversity. Since its inception in 2002, it has served as a crucial platform for innovative research, showcasing studies that address the challenges and opportunities of integrating green spaces within urban landscapes. The journal's commitment to publishing high-quality articles ensures that researchers, professionals, and students stay at the forefront of the latest scientific developments, reinforcing its significance in shaping urban environmental policy and practice. For those seeking to contribute to this vibrant field, URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING remains a vital resource for sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration among experts.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.62
Journal Impact Factor6.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)6.40
H-Index117
Journal IF Without Self6.00
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor2.97
Influence1.11
Immediacy Index1.20
Cited Half Life4.70
Citing Half Life6.60
JCI1.76
Total Documents2708
WOS Total Citations15848
SCIMAGO Total Citations31755
SCIMAGO SELF Citations4199
Scopus Journal Rank1.62
Cites / Document (2 Years)6.45
Cites / Document (3 Years)6.95
Cites / Document (4 Years)7.06

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Forestry in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #8/174
Percentile 95.40
Quartile Q1
Ecology in Environmental Science
Rank #25/461
Percentile 94.58
Quartile Q1
Soil Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #14/159
Percentile 91.19
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 25/182
Percentile 86.50
Quartile Q1
FORESTRY
Rank 2/89
Percentile 98.30
Quartile Q1
URBAN STUDIES
Rank 5/77
Percentile 94.20
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 18/184
Percentile 90.22
Quartile Q1
FORESTRY
Rank 3/89
Percentile 96.63
Quartile Q1
URBAN STUDIES
Rank 5/77
Percentile 93.51
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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