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ICES Journal of Marine Science

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

3.37

h-Index

2024-2025

 145

Rank

2024-2025

 4412

SJR

2024-2025

 1.058

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 ICES Journal of Marine Science
Abbreviation ICES J. Mar. Sci.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Oceanography (Q1)
h-index 145
Overall Rank/Ranking 4412
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.058
Impact Score 3.37
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 10959289, 10543139
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1903-1915, 1918, 1920, 1922-1939, 1947-1976, 1978-2025




Aim and Scope


The ICES Journal of Marine Science publishes articles, short communications, and critical reviews that contribute to our scientific understanding of marine systems and the impact of human activities.

The scope of the Journal has been broadened to include economic, social, and public administration studies to the extent that they are directly related to management of the seas and are of general interest to marine scientists.


About ICES Journal of Marine Science


ICES Journal of Marine Science is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Oceanography (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of ICES Journal of Marine Science is 4412. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.058. 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 145. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of ICES Journal of Marine Science journal is 10959289, 10543139. 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. ICES Journal of Marine Science is cited by a total of 2600 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


ICES Journal of Marine Science Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of ICES Journal of Marine Science is 3.37, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. ICES Journal of Marine Science IF is increased by a factor of 0.43 and approximate percentage change is 14.63% 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

ICES Journal of Marine Science Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of ICES Journal of Marine Science is 3.37. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of ICES Journal of Marine Science. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.37
2023 2.94
2022 3.11
2021 3.40
2020 2.85
2019 2.85
2018 3.34
2017 2.87
2016 2.87
2015 2.39
2014 2.54

ICES Journal of Marine Science h-index


  Table Setting

ICES Journal of Marine Science has an h-index of 145. It means 145 articles of this journal have more than 145 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.




ICES Journal of Marine Science ISSN


The ISSN of ICES Journal of Marine Science is 10959289, 10543139. 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

ICES Journal of Marine Science Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of ICES Journal of Marine Science is 4412. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.058. 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 ICES Journal of Marine Science by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.058
2023 0.955
2022 0.940
2021 0.932
2020 1.348
2019 1.417
2018 1.591
2017 1.591
2016 1.563
2015 1.255
2014 1.308

Ranking of ICES Journal of Marine Science by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 4412
2023 4805
2022 4651
2021 4531
2020 2699
2019 2458
2018 2030
2017 2080
2016 2204
2015 3183
2014 2892

ICES Journal of Marine Science Publisher


Table Setting

ICES Journal of Marine Science is published by Oxford University Press. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1903-1915, 1918, 1920, 1922-1939, 1947-1976, 1978-2025. 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 ICES Journal of Marine Science is ICES J. Mar. Sci.. This abbreviation ('ICES J. Mar. Sci.') 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 ICES Journal of Marine Science


If your research field is/are related to Aquatic Science (Q1); Ecology (Q1); Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics (Q1); Oceanography (Q1), 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 ICES Journal of Marine Science?

ICES Journal of Marine Science latest impact IF is 3.37. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.40 (2021) and 2.39 (2015), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.96 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the ICES Journal of Marine Science?

The ICES Journal of Marine Science has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.058, 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 1.591 in 2018 and the lowest being 0.932 in 2021. Furthermore, the average SJR of the ICES Journal of Marine Science over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.96.


What's the latest h-index of the ICES Journal of Marine Science?

The latest h-index of the ICES Journal of Marine Science is 145.


Who's the publisher of the ICES Journal of Marine Science?

The ICES Journal of Marine Science is published by the Oxford University Press, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the ICES Journal of Marine Science?

The ICES Journal of Marine Science is currently ranked 4412 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 2030 in 2018 and its lowest position of 4805 in 2023.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the ICES Journal of Marine Science?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the ICES Journal of Marine Science is ICES J. Mar. Sci..


Is the "ICES Journal of Marine Science" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

ICES Journal of Marine Science is classified as a journal that the Oxford University Press publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the ICES Journal of Marine Science?

The ICES Journal of Marine Science encompasses the following areas:

  • Aquatic Science
  • Ecology
  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
  • Oceanography

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


What's the ISSN of the ICES Journal of Marine Science?

The ICES Journal of Marine Science is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 10959289, 10543139.


What's the best quartile of the ICES Journal of Marine Science?

The best quartile for the ICES Journal of Marine Science is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the ICES Journal of Marine Science?

The ICES Journal of Marine Science coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1903-1915, 1918, 1920, 1922-1939, 1947-1976, 1978-2025.


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 ICES Journal of Marine Science

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.37
2023 2.94
2022 3.11
2021 3.40
2020 2.85
2019 2.85
2018 3.34
2017 2.87
2016 2.87
2015 2.39
2014 2.54



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