Last Updated on June 22, 2023

Water S.A.- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: South African Water Research Commission

Abbreviation: Water S.A.




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

1.63

SJR

 0.401

h-Index

 66

Rank

 12465

Important Details

Title Water S.A.
Standard Abbreviation Water S.A.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q3); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q3); Waste Management and Disposal (Q3); Water Science and Technology (Q3)
Impact Score 1.63
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.401
h-index 66
Overall Rank 12465
Publisher Name South African Water Research Commission
Publication Country South Africa
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 18167950, 03784738
Coverage and History 1976-2022
Best Quartile Q3
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
362

About Water S.A.


Water S.A. is a journal published by South African Water Research Commission. This journal covers the area[s] related to Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law, Waste Management and Disposal, Water Science and Technology, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 1976-2022. The rank of this journal is 12465. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 1.63, 66, and 0.401, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 18167950, 03784738.

The best quartile of Water S.A. is Q3. This journal has received a total of 362 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


Water S.A. Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the Water S.A. is 1.63. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 1.63

It is increased by a factor of around 0.09, and the percentage change is 5.84% compared to the preceding year 2021, indicating a rising trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Prediction of Water S.A. Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of Water S.A. is 1.63. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Water S.A.. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.63
2021 1.54
2020 1.32
2019 1.20
2018 1.01
2017 0.94
2016 1.09
2015 1.02
2014 0.72

Water S.A. h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of Water S.A. is 66. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 66 published articles with more than 66 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




Water S.A. ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Water S.A. is/are as follows: 18167950, 03784738.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

Table Setting

Water S.A. Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Water S.A. is ranked 12465 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.401.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


Water S.A. Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Water S.A. is South African Water Research Commission. The publishing house of this journal is located in the South Africa. Its coverage history is as follows: 1976-2022.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of Water S.A. is Water S.A.. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('Water S.A.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Water S.A.


If your area of research or discipline is related to Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law, Waste Management and Disposal, Water Science and Technology, etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of Water S.A.?

The latest impact score of Water S.A. is 1.63. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of Water S.A.?

The latest h-index of Water S.A. is 66. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Water S.A.?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Water S.A. is 0.401. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of Water S.A.?

The latest ranking of Water S.A. is 12465. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of Water S.A.?

Water S.A. is published by South African Water Research Commission. The publication country of this journal is South Africa.


What is the abbreviation of Water S.A.?

This standard abbreviation of Water S.A. is Water S.A..


Is "Water S.A." a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Water S.A. is a journal published by South African Water Research Commission.


What is the scope of Water S.A.?

The scope of Water S.A. is as follows:

  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
  • Waste Management and Disposal
  • Water Science and Technology

For detailed scope of Water S.A., check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Water S.A.?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Water S.A. is/are as follows: 18167950, 03784738.


What is the best quartile for Water S.A.?

The best quartile for Water S.A. is Q3.


What is the coverage history of Water S.A.?

The coverage history of Water S.A. is as follows 1976-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


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Journal of Field Archaeology Journal Maney Publishing 5639 43 2.38
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Canadian Journal of Education Journal Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) 17961 41 0.39
International Journal of Research and Method in Education Journal Taylor and Francis Ltd. 5180 34 2.49
European Journal of Education Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 6079 53 2.31
SPE International Formation Damage Control Symposium Proceedings Conference And Proceedings 21934 16 0.00
Physica Status Solidi - Rapid Research Letters Journal Wiley-VCH Verlag 6699 76 2.77
Plant Root Journal Japanese Society for Root Research 19516 13 0.58

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Water S.A. Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
2022 1.63
2021 1.54
2020 1.32
2019 1.20
2018 1.01
2017 0.94
2016 1.09
2015 1.02
2014 0.72



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