WATER SA

metrics 2024

Connecting research and innovation in water management.

Introduction

WATER SA, published by the WATER RESEARCH COMMISSION, serves as a pivotal platform for interdisciplinary research in the areas of water science and technology. With an ISSN of 0378-4738 and an E-ISSN of 1816-7950, this open-access journal has been committed to disseminating knowledge since 2005, ensuring that research is freely accessible to a global audience. As of 2023, it holds a Q3 ranking in several key categories including Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law, Waste Management and Disposal, and Water Science and Technology. These rankings reflect its significant contribution to these disciplines, particularly in South Africa where it is based. With a history dating back to 1976 and converging research efforts extending through 2024, WATER SA aims to illuminate pressing water-related challenges and foster innovative solutions through rigorous scientific inquiry. Researchers, professionals, and students interested in the sustainability and management of water resources will find its comprehensive portfolio essential for advancing their work and understanding in an increasingly critical field.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.35
Journal Impact Factor1.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.20
H-Index69
Journal IF Without Self1.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.12
Influence0.21
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life12.50
Citing Half Life9.80
JCI0.32
Total Documents1918
WOS Total Citations2165
SCIMAGO Total Citations5949
SCIMAGO SELF Citations618
Scopus Journal Rank0.35
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.20
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.53
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.60

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law in Environmental Science
Rank #211/399
Percentile 47.12
Quartile Q3
Water Science and Technology in Environmental Science
Rank #143/261
Percentile 45.21
Quartile Q3
Waste Management and Disposal in Environmental Science
Rank #84/134
Percentile 37.31
Quartile Q3
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology in Immunology and Microbiology
Rank #86/127
Percentile 32.28
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

WATER RESOURCES
Rank 108/127
Percentile 15.40
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

WATER RESOURCES
Rank 102/127
Percentile 19.69
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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