WOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

metrics 2024

Fostering Collaboration Across Wood Science Disciplines

Introduction

WOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, published by SPRINGER, is a premier academic journal dedicated to the multidisciplinary study of wood and its applications. With a rich history spanning since its inception in 1967 and continuing through 2024, this journal plays a vital role in advancing our understanding of forestry, industrial and manufacturing engineering, and materials science. It enjoys an impressive categorization in the 2023 rankings, securing a Q1 status in Forestry and notable Q2 rankings in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, and Plant Science. Researchers and professionals benefit from its rigorous peer-reviewed articles, making substantial contributions to the field. The journal is actively indexed, ensuring high visibility and access to its content, which is essential for anyone looking to stay at the forefront of wood science research. The current impact factors and rankings affirm its significance, making it a critical resource for academics seeking to foster innovation and collaboration in wood technology and related disciplines.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.61
Journal Impact Factor3.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.90
H-Index89
Journal IF Without Self3.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.38
Influence0.47
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life10.90
Citing Half Life7.90
JCI1.15
Total Documents1679
WOS Total Citations4701
SCIMAGO Total Citations9565
SCIMAGO SELF Citations762
Scopus Journal Rank0.61
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.64
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.56
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.44

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Forestry in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #24/174
Percentile 86.21
Quartile Q1
Plant Science in Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Rank #85/516
Percentile 83.53
Quartile Q1
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering in Engineering
Rank #94/384
Percentile 75.52
Quartile Q1
General Materials Science in Materials Science
Rank #142/463
Percentile 69.33
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

FORESTRY
Rank 10/89
Percentile 89.30
Quartile Q1
MATERIALS SCIENCE, PAPER & WOOD
Rank 3/23
Percentile 89.10
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

FORESTRY
Rank 9/89
Percentile 89.89
Quartile Q1
MATERIALS SCIENCE, PAPER & WOOD
Rank 3/23
Percentile 86.96
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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