Last Updated on June 22, 2023

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


Published By: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)

Abbreviation: Life




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.

3.23

SJR

 0.634

h-Index

 46

Rank

 8043

Important Details

Title Life
Standard Abbreviation Life
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2); Paleontology (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2)
Impact Score 3.23
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.634
h-index 46
Overall Rank 8043
Publisher Name Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Publication Country Switzerland
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 20751729
Coverage and History 2011-2022
Best Quartile Q2
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
6069

About Life


Life is a journal published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). This journal covers the area[s] related to Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous), Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Paleontology, Space and Planetary Science, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2011-2022. The rank of this journal is 8043. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 3.23, 46, and 0.634, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 20751729.

The best quartile of Life is Q2. This journal has received a total of 6069 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


Life Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the Life is 3.23. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 3.23

It is increased by a factor of around 0.1, and the percentage change is 3.19% 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 Life Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of Life is 3.23. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


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


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 3.23
2021 3.13
2020 3.68
2019 3.16
2018 2.68
2017 3.47
2016 3.31
2015 2.04
2014 1.48

Life h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of Life is 46. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 46 published articles with more than 46 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 ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Life is/are as follows: 20751729.

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 Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Life is ranked 8043 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.634.

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 Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Life is Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The publishing house of this journal is located in the Switzerland. Its coverage history is as follows: 2011-2022.


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


How to publish in Life


If your area of research or discipline is related to Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous), Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Paleontology, Space and Planetary Science, 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?

The latest impact score of Life is 3.23. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of Life?

The latest h-index of Life is 46. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


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

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Life is 0.634. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of Life?

The latest ranking of Life is 8043. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of Life?

Life is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The publication country of this journal is Switzerland.


What is the abbreviation of Life?

This standard abbreviation of Life is Life.


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

Life is a journal published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI).


What is the scope of Life?

The scope of Life is as follows:

  • Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous)
  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
  • Paleontology
  • Space and Planetary Science

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


What is the ISSN of Life?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Life is/are as follows: 20751729.


What is the best quartile for Life?

The best quartile for Life is Q2.


What is the coverage history of Life?

The coverage history of Life is as follows 2011-2022.


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 Sociology Journal SAGE Publications Ltd 6009 58 3.21
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Life Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
2022 3.23
2021 3.13
2020 3.68
2019 3.16
2018 2.68
2017 3.47
2016 3.31
2015 2.04
2014 1.48



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