Last Updated on June 22, 2023

West African Journal of Applied Ecology- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: Ecological Laboratory, University of Ghana

Abbreviation: West Afr. J. Appl. Ecol.




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.

0.42

SJR

 0.215

h-Index

 15

Rank

 18476

Important Details

Title West African Journal of Applied Ecology
Standard Abbreviation West Afr. J. Appl. Ecol.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Ecology (Q3); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q4)
Impact Score 0.42
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.215
h-index 15
Overall Rank 18476
Publisher Name Ecological Laboratory, University of Ghana
Publication Country Ghana
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 08554307
Coverage and History 2009-2022
Best Quartile Q3
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
36

About West African Journal of Applied Ecology


West African Journal of Applied Ecology is a journal published by Ecological Laboratory, University of Ghana. This journal covers the area[s] related to Ecology, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2009-2022. The rank of this journal is 18476. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 0.42, 15, and 0.215, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 08554307.

The best quartile of West African Journal of Applied Ecology is Q3. This journal has received a total of 36 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


West African Journal of Applied Ecology Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the West African Journal of Applied Ecology is 0.42. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 0.42

It is decreased by a factor of around 0.02, and the percentage change is -4.55% compared to the preceding year 2021, indicating a falling 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 West African Journal of Applied Ecology Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of West African Journal of Applied Ecology is 0.42. If a similar downward trend continues, IS may decrease in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of West African Journal of Applied Ecology. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.42
2021 0.44
2020 0.47
2019 0.13
2018 0.09
2017 0.24
2016 0.43
2015 0.27
2014 0.25

West African Journal of Applied Ecology h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of West African Journal of Applied Ecology is 15. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 15 published articles with more than 15 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.




West African Journal of Applied Ecology ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of West African Journal of Applied Ecology is/are as follows: 08554307.

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

West African Journal of Applied Ecology Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The West African Journal of Applied Ecology is ranked 18476 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.215.

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.


West African Journal of Applied Ecology Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of West African Journal of Applied Ecology is Ecological Laboratory, University of Ghana. The publishing house of this journal is located in the Ghana. Its coverage history is as follows: 2009-2022.


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 West African Journal of Applied Ecology is West Afr. J. Appl. Ecol.. 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 ('West Afr. J. Appl. Ecol.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in West African Journal of Applied Ecology


If your area of research or discipline is related to Ecology, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, 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 West African Journal of Applied Ecology?

The latest impact score of West African Journal of Applied Ecology is 0.42. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of West African Journal of Applied Ecology?

The latest h-index of West African Journal of Applied Ecology is 15. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of West African Journal of Applied Ecology?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of West African Journal of Applied Ecology is 0.215. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of West African Journal of Applied Ecology?

The latest ranking of West African Journal of Applied Ecology is 18476. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of West African Journal of Applied Ecology?

West African Journal of Applied Ecology is published by Ecological Laboratory, University of Ghana. The publication country of this journal is Ghana.


What is the abbreviation of West African Journal of Applied Ecology?

This standard abbreviation of West African Journal of Applied Ecology is West Afr. J. Appl. Ecol..


Is "West African Journal of Applied Ecology" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

West African Journal of Applied Ecology is a journal published by Ecological Laboratory, University of Ghana.


What is the scope of West African Journal of Applied Ecology?

The scope of West African Journal of Applied Ecology is as follows:

  • Ecology
  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

For detailed scope of West African Journal of Applied Ecology, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of West African Journal of Applied Ecology?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of West African Journal of Applied Ecology is/are as follows: 08554307.


What is the best quartile for West African Journal of Applied Ecology?

The best quartile for West African Journal of Applied Ecology is Q3.


What is the coverage history of West African Journal of Applied Ecology?

The coverage history of West African Journal of Applied Ecology is as follows 2009-2022.


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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West African Journal of Applied Ecology Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
2022 0.42
2021 0.44
2020 0.47
2019 0.13
2018 0.09
2017 0.24
2016 0.43
2015 0.27
2014 0.25



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