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Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

3.23

h-Index

2022-2023

 46

Rank

2022-2023

 8043

SJR

2022-2023

 0.634

Note: The impact score or impact index 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.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Life
Abbreviation Life
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2); Paleontology (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2)
h-index 46
Overall Rank/Ranking 8043
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.634
Impact Score 3.23
Publisher Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Country Switzerland
ISSN 20751729
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 2011-2022




About Life


Life is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2); Paleontology (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Life is 8043. According to SCImago Journal Rank (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. 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 46. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Life journal is 20751729. 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. Life is cited by a total of 6069 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Life Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Life is 3.23, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Life IF is increased by a factor of 0.1 and approximate percentage change is 3.19% when compared to preceding year 2021, which shows 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.

Table Setting

Life Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Life is 3.23. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Life. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
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

Life has an h-index of 46. It means 46 articles of this journal have more than 46 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.




Life ISSN


The ISSN of Life is 20751729. 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.

Table Setting

Life Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Life is 8043. According to SCImago Journal Rank (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.

SJR of Life by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.634
2021 0.588
2020 0.973
2019 1.086
2018 1.490
2017 1.625
2016 1.604
2015 0.554
2014 0.523

Ranking of Life by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 8043
2021 8445
2020 4552
2019 3804
2018 2268
2017 2002
2016 2096
2015 8475
2014 8631

Life Publisher


Table Setting

Life is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). It's publishing house is located in Switzerland. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2011-2022. 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 Life is Life. This abbreviation ('Life') 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 Life


If your research field is/are related to Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q2); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q2); Paleontology (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2), then please 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 Life?

Life latest impact IF is 3.23. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.68 (2020) and 1.48 (2014), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.91 in the previous 9 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Life?

The Life has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.634, 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 1.625 in 2017 and the lowest being 0.523 in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Life over the previous 9-year period stands at 2.91.


What's the latest h-index of the Life?

The latest h-index of the Life is 46.


Who's the publisher of the Life?

The Life is published by the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), with its country of publication being the Switzerland.


What's the current ranking of the Life?

The Life is currently ranked 8043 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 2002 in 2017 and its lowest position of 8631 in 2014.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Life?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Life is Life.


Is the "Life" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Life is classified as a journal that the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Life?

The Life encompasses the following areas:

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

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Life?

The Life is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 20751729.


What's the best quartile of the Life?

The best quartile for the Life is Q2 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Life?

The Life coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2011-2022.


Credits and Sources


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



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Life

Impact Score Table

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



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