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Water S.A.

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

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

1.39

h-Index

2024-2025

 72

Rank

2024-2025

 13619

SJR

2024-2025

 0.408

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 Water S.A.
Abbreviation Water S.A.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q3); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q3); Waste Management and Disposal (Q3); Water Science and Technology (Q3)
h-index 72
Overall Rank/Ranking 13619
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.408
Impact Score 1.39
Publisher South African Water Research Commission
Country South Africa
ISSN 18167950, 03784738
Best Quartile Q3
Coverage History 1976-2025




About Water S.A.


Water S.A. is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q3); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q3); Waste Management and Disposal (Q3); Water Science and Technology (Q3). It is published by South African Water Research Commission. The overall rank of Water S.A. is 13619. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.408. 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 72. The best quartile for this journal is Q3.

The ISSN of Water S.A. journal is 18167950, 03784738. 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. Water S.A. is cited by a total of 218 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Water S.A. Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Water S.A. is 1.39, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Water S.A. IF is increased by a factor of 0.19 and approximate percentage change is 15.83% when compared to preceding year 2023, 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

Water S.A. Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Water S.A. is 1.39. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Water S.A.. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.39
2023 1.20
2022 1.63
2021 1.54
2020 1.32
2019 1.20
2018 1.01
2017 0.94
2016 1.09
2015 1.02
2014 0.72

Water S.A. h-index


  Table Setting

Water S.A. has an h-index of 72. It means 72 articles of this journal have more than 72 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.




Water S.A. ISSN


The ISSN of Water S.A. is 18167950, 03784738. 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

Water S.A. Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Water S.A. is 13619. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.408. 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 Water S.A. by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.408
2023 0.346
2022 0.401
2021 0.362
2020 0.389
2019 0.336
2018 0.353
2017 0.361
2016 0.372
2015 0.380
2014 0.352

Ranking of Water S.A. by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 13619
2023 14418
2022 12465
2021 13012
2020 12402
2019 13276
2018 12355
2017 11763
2016 11634
2015 11329
2014 11667

Water S.A. Publisher


Table Setting

Water S.A. is published by South African Water Research Commission. It's publishing house is located in South Africa. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1976-2025. 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 Water S.A. is Water S.A.. This abbreviation ('Water S.A.') 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 Water S.A.


If your research field is/are related to Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (Q3); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q3); Waste Management and Disposal (Q3); Water Science and Technology (Q3), 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 Water S.A.?

Water S.A. latest impact IF is 1.39. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.63 (2022) and 0.72 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.19 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Water S.A.?

The Water S.A. has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.408, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.408 in 2024 and the lowest being 0.336 in 2019. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Water S.A. over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.19.


What's the latest h-index of the Water S.A.?

The latest h-index of the Water S.A. is 72.


Who's the publisher of the Water S.A.?

The Water S.A. is published by the South African Water Research Commission, with its country of publication being the South Africa.


What's the current ranking of the Water S.A.?

The Water S.A. is currently ranked 13619 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 11329 in 2015 and its lowest position of 14418 in 2023.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Water S.A.?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Water S.A. is Water S.A..


Is the "Water S.A." classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Water S.A. is classified as a journal that the South African Water Research Commission publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Water S.A.?

The Water S.A. encompasses the following areas:

  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
  • Waste Management and Disposal
  • Water Science and Technology

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


What's the ISSN of the Water S.A.?

The Water S.A. is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 18167950, 03784738.


What's the best quartile of the Water S.A.?

The best quartile for the Water S.A. is Q3 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Water S.A.?

The Water S.A. coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1976-2025.


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 Water S.A.

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.39
2023 1.20
2022 1.63
2021 1.54
2020 1.32
2019 1.20
2018 1.01
2017 0.94
2016 1.09
2015 1.02
2014 0.72



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