Last Updated on June 22, 2023

Life Sciences- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: Elsevier Inc.

Abbreviation: Life Sci.




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.

6.27

SJR

 1.207

h-Index

 182

Rank

 3055

Important Details

Title Life Sciences
Standard Abbreviation Life Sci.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous) (Q1)
Impact Score 6.27
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.207
h-index 182
Overall Rank 3055
Publisher Name Elsevier Inc.
Publication Country United States
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 18790631, 00243205
Coverage and History 1962-2022
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
21163

About Life Sciences


Life Sciences is a journal published by Elsevier Inc.. This journal covers the area[s] related to Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous), Medicine (miscellaneous), Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous), etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 1962-2022. The rank of this journal is 3055. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 6.27, 182, and 1.207, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 18790631, 00243205.

The best quartile of Life Sciences is Q1. This journal has received a total of 21163 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


Life Sciences Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the Life Sciences is 6.27. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 6.27

It is decreased by a factor of around 0.12, and the percentage change is -1.88% 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 Life Sciences Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of Life Sciences is 6.27. If a similar downward trend continues, IS may decrease in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Life Sciences. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 6.27
2021 6.39
2020 4.62
2019 3.72
2018 3.63
2017 3.40
2016 3.19
2015 3.06
2014 2.97

Life Sciences h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of Life Sciences is 182. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 182 published articles with more than 182 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.




Life Sciences ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Life Sciences is/are as follows: 18790631, 00243205.

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

Life Sciences Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Life Sciences is ranked 3055 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 1.207.

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.


Life Sciences Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Life Sciences is Elsevier Inc.. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United States. Its coverage history is as follows: 1962-2022.


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 Life Sciences is Life Sci.. 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 ('Life Sci.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Life Sciences


If your area of research or discipline is related to Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous), Medicine (miscellaneous), Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous), 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 Life Sciences?

The latest impact score of Life Sciences is 6.27. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of Life Sciences?

The latest h-index of Life Sciences is 182. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Life Sciences?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Life Sciences is 1.207. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of Life Sciences?

The latest ranking of Life Sciences is 3055. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of Life Sciences?

Life Sciences is published by Elsevier Inc.. The publication country of this journal is United States.


What is the abbreviation of Life Sciences?

This standard abbreviation of Life Sciences is Life Sci..


Is "Life Sciences" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Life Sciences is a journal published by Elsevier Inc..


What is the scope of Life Sciences?

The scope of Life Sciences is as follows:

  • Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous)
  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous)

For detailed scope of Life Sciences, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Life Sciences?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Life Sciences is/are as follows: 18790631, 00243205.


What is the best quartile for Life Sciences?

The best quartile for Life Sciences is Q1.


What is the coverage history of Life Sciences?

The coverage history of Life Sciences is as follows 1962-2022.


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.


Impact Score, SJR, h-Index, and Other Important metrics of These Journals, Conferences, and Book Series


Journal/Conference/Book Title Type Publisher Ranking SJR h-index Impact Score
Historia Journal Universidade Estadual Paulista 27560 7 0.02
Proceedings of the International Symposium on Power Semiconductor Devices and ICs Conference And Proceedings 7015 49 2.14
Journal of Applied Business Research Journal 23890 29 0.28
Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection Journal Taylor and Francis Ltd. 14852 29 1.14
Proceedings of the Technical Association of the Graphic Arts, TAGA Conference And Proceedings Technical Association of the Graphic 30903 8 0.00
Oral Radiology Journal Springer Japan 9461 20 2.06
Engenharia Agricola Journal Sociedade Brasileira de Engenharia Agricola 15839 30 1.12
Brazilian Symposium of Computer Graphic and Image Processing Conference And Proceedings 16004 32 0.00
Cardiovascular Journal of Africa Journal Clinics Cardive Publishing (PTY)Ltd 16569 39 0.66
Chemical Product and Process Modeling Journal Walter de Gruyter GmbH 20431 19 1.26

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Life Sciences Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
2022 6.27
2021 6.39
2020 4.62
2019 3.72
2018 3.63
2017 3.40
2016 3.19
2015 3.06
2014 2.97



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