Water Science and Engineering

metrics 2024

Innovating Solutions for a Sustainable Water Future

Introduction

Water Science and Engineering, published by ELSEVIER, is a premier open access journal that has been disseminating vital research in the realms of civil and structural engineering as well as ocean engineering since 2008. With its ISSN 1674-2370 and E-ISSN 2405-8106, this journal plays a crucial role in advancing knowledge and innovation within the sector, evidenced by its impressive rankings in Scopus—holding the 15th position out of 105 in Ocean Engineering and 76th out of 379 in Civil and Structural Engineering, placing it in the 86th and 80th percentiles, respectively. Attaining a Q1 classification in both categories for 2023 highlights its importance and influence in the academic and professional communities. The journal addresses a broad spectrum of topics integral to water sciences, offering significant insights for researchers, professionals, and students alike. With a convergence period spanning from 2010 to 2024, it continues to explore contemporary issues and advancements, providing a pivotal platform for the dissemination of research. The journal is accessible to a global audience, reaffirming its commitment to fostering open access and enhancing accessibility to vital scientific literature.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.74
Journal Impact Factor3.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.40
H-Index38
Journal IF Without Self3.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.19
Influence0.59
Immediacy Index1.90
Cited Half Life5.00
Citing Half Life7.70
JCI0.85
Total Documents574
WOS Total Citations1246
SCIMAGO Total Citations2931
SCIMAGO SELF Citations146
Scopus Journal Rank0.74
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.28
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.42
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.42

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Ocean Engineering in Engineering
Rank #15/105
Percentile 85.71
Quartile Q1
Civil and Structural Engineering in Engineering
Rank #76/379
Percentile 79.95
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

WATER RESOURCES
Rank 31/127
Percentile 76.00
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

WATER RESOURCES
Rank 32/127
Percentile 74.80
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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