Last Updated on October 31, 2023
Impact Score
2022-2023
4.76
h-Index
2022-2023
67
Rank
2022-2023
6085
SJR
2022-2023
0.790
Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents publishedin 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.
Important Metrics and Factor
| Title | Plants |
| Abbreviation | Plants |
| Publication Type | Journal |
| Subject Area, Categories, Scope | Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Plant Science (Q1) |
| h-index | 67 |
| Overall Rank/Ranking | 6085 |
| SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) | 0.790 |
| Impact Score | 4.76 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) |
| Country | Switzerland |
| ISSN | 22237747 |
| Best Quartile | Q1 |
| Coverage History | 2012-2022 |
About Plants
Plants is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Plant Science (Q1). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Plants is 6085.According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.790. 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. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 67. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.
The ISSN of Plants journal is 22237747.An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Plants is cited by a total of 26270 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).
Plants Impact IF 2022-2023
The Impact IF 2022 of Plants is 4.76, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition.Plants IF is increased by a factor of 0.08 and approximate percentage change is 1.71% when compared to preceding year 2021, whichshows a rising trend.The impact IF, also denoted as 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.
Plants Impact IF 2023 Prediction
Impact IF 2022 of Plants is 4.76. If the same upward trend persists,Impact IF may rise in 2023 as well.
Impact IF Trend
Year wise Impact IF of Plants. Based on Scopus data.
| Year | Impact IF |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | Coming Soon |
| 2022 | 4.76 |
| 2021 | 4.68 |
| 2020 | 3.95 |
| 2019 | 3.37 |
| 2018 | 2.89 |
| 2017 | 3.47 |
| 2016 | 2.80 |
| 2015 | 1.62 |
| 2014 | 0.96 |
Plants h-index
Plants has an h-index of 67. It means 67 articles of this journal have more than 67 number of citations.The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.
Plants ISSN
The ISSN of Plants is 22237747. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.
An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.
Plants Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)
The overall rank of Plants is 6085.According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.790. 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.
SJR of Plants by Year
| Year | SJR |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | Coming Soon |
| 2022 | 0.790 |
| 2021 | 0.765 |
| 2020 | 0.892 |
| 2019 | 0.877 |
| 2018 | 1.361 |
| 2017 | 1.390 |
| 2016 | 0.862 |
| 2015 | 0.678 |
| 2014 | 0.546 |
Ranking of Plants by Year
| Year | Ranking |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | Coming Soon |
| 2022 | 6085 |
| 2021 | 6112 |
| 2020 | 5210 |
| 2019 | 5243 |
| 2018 | 2670 |
| 2017 | 2626 |
| 2016 | 5334 |
| 2015 | 7009 |
| 2014 | 8350 |
Plants Publisher
Plants is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). It's publishing house is located in Switzerland.Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2012-2022.The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.
Call For Papers
Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.
Abbreviation
The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Plants is Plants.This abbreviation ('Plants') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals.It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.
ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.
How to publish in Plants
If your research field is/are related to Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Plant Science (Q1), thenplease visit the official website of this journal.
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.
- The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
- Peer review complexity and timeline.
- The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
- The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
- And Many More.
It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.
The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What's the latest impact IF of the Plants?
Plants latest impact IF is 4.76. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 4.76 (2022) and 0.96 (2014), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 3.17 in the previous 9 years.
What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Plants?
The Plants has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.790, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023.In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.390 in 2017 and the lowest being 0.546 in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Plants over the previous 9-year period stands at 3.17.
What's the latest h-index of the Plants?
The latest h-index of the Plants is 67.
Who's the publisher of the Plants?
The Plants is published by the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), with its country of publication being the Switzerland.
What's the current ranking of the Plants?
The Plants is currently ranked 6085 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking.Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 2626 in 2017 and its lowest position of 8350 in 2014.
What's the abbreviation or short name for the Plants?
The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Plants is Plants.
Is the "Plants" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?
Plants is classified as a journal that the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) publishes.
What's the scope or major areas of the Plants?
The Plants encompasses the following areas:
- Ecology
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
- Plant Science
For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.
What's the ISSN of the Plants?
The Plants is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 22237747.
What's the best quartile of the Plants?
The best quartile for the Plants is Q1 (2022).
What's the coverage history of the Plants?
The Plants coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2012-2022.
Credits and Sources
- Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
- Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
