WATER RESEARCH

metrics 2024

Driving impactful discoveries in water science since 1967.

Introduction

WATER RESEARCH, published by Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, is a premier international journal dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in the interdisciplinary field of water science and technology. With a significant impact factor, WATER RESEARCH holds a distinguished position, consistently ranking in the top quartile (Q1) across multiple categories including Civil and Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Pollution. Established in 1967 and set to continue its legacy until at least 2024, this journal provides a vital platform for researchers and professionals to disseminate cutting-edge findings related to water sustainability, quality, and management. Although the journal follows a traditional access model, its commitment to disseminating impactful research ensures that it remains an essential resource for academia and industry alike. With a rigorous selection process, the journal includes articles that significantly contribute to the understanding and resolution of global water-related challenges, making it an invaluable asset for researchers, students, and practitioners engaged in this critical area of study.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank3.60
Journal Impact Factor11.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)12.20
H-Index376
Journal IF Without Self11.40
Eigen Factor0.10
Normal Eigen Factor21.93
Influence2.21
Immediacy Index2.30
Cited Half Life6.00
Citing Half Life5.90
JCI2.14
Total Documents17837
WOS Total Citations139373
SCIMAGO Total Citations355934
SCIMAGO SELF Citations30466
Scopus Journal Rank3.60
Cites / Document (2 Years)12.46
Cites / Document (3 Years)13.21
Cites / Document (4 Years)13.61

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Civil and Structural Engineering in Engineering
Rank #2/379
Percentile 99.47
Quartile Q1
Water Science and Technology in Environmental Science
Rank #2/261
Percentile 99.23
Quartile Q1
Ecological Modeling in Environmental Science
Rank #1/41
Percentile 97.56
Quartile Q1
Environmental Engineering in Environmental Science
Rank #5/197
Percentile 97.46
Quartile Q1
Pollution in Environmental Science
Rank #6/167
Percentile 96.41
Quartile Q1
Waste Management and Disposal in Environmental Science
Rank #6/134
Percentile 95.52
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL
Rank 5/81
Percentile 94.40
Quartile Q1
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 13/358
Percentile 96.50
Quartile Q1
WATER RESOURCES
Rank 1/127
Percentile 99.60
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL
Rank 2/81
Percentile 97.53
Quartile Q1
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Rank 11/359
Percentile 96.94
Quartile Q1
WATER RESOURCES
Rank 1/127
Percentile 99.21
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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