Water Alternatives-An Interdisciplinary Journal on Water Politics and Development

metrics 2024

Fostering Dialogue on Water Management and Policy

Introduction

Water Alternatives is a leading open-access journal dedicated to the interdisciplinary exploration of water politics and development, published by the WATER ALTERNATIVES ASSOCIATION since 2008. Hailing from France, this journal provides a crucial platform for scholars and practitioners to engage with innovative research that spans critical areas including geography, planning, political science, and water science. With commendable rankings in multiple fields—Q1 in Geography, Planning and Development, and a strong position in Political Science and International Relations—the journal has established itself as an essential resource for advancing knowledge and policy formulation regarding water issues globally. The open-access model ensures that research findings are widely disseminated and accessible, enhancing visibility and impact in the academic community. Researchers and students alike will find Water Alternatives indispensable for fostering dialogue around sustainable water management and political frameworks that shape water governance.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.71
Journal Impact Factor2.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.20
H-Index53
Journal IF Without Self2.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.25
Influence0.63
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life6.80
Citing Half Life8.00
JCI0.56
Total Documents589
WOS Total Citations1288
SCIMAGO Total Citations4071
SCIMAGO SELF Citations384
Scopus Journal Rank0.71
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.19
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.14
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.10

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Political Science and International Relations in Social Sciences
Rank #78/706
Percentile 88.95
Quartile Q1
Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #197/821
Percentile 76.00
Quartile Q1
Water Science and Technology in Environmental Science
Rank #97/261
Percentile 62.84
Quartile Q2
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law in Environmental Science
Rank #153/399
Percentile 61.65
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 97/182
Percentile 47.00
Quartile Q3
WATER RESOURCES
Rank 59/127
Percentile 53.90
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Rank 120/184
Percentile 34.78
Quartile Q3
WATER RESOURCES
Rank 65/127
Percentile 48.82
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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