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Journal of Ocean University of China

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

 37

Rank

2024-2025

 16056

SJR

2024-2025

 0.319

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 Journal of Ocean University of China
Abbreviation J. Ocean Univ. China
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Ocean Engineering (Q3); Oceanography (Q3)
h-index 37
Overall Rank/Ranking 16056
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.319
Impact Score 1.39
Publisher Science Press
Country China
ISSN 19935021, 16725182
Best Quartile Q3
Coverage History 2003, 2007-2025




Aim and Scope


The Journal of Ocean University of China (Oceanic and Coastal Sea Research) covers such branches of marine science and technology as meteorology, environment sciences and engineering, life sciences, fishery sciences, food sciences and food engineering, chemistry and chemical engineering, geology, remote sensing, and information technology and management.

The journal was established in 2002 as one of the official journals of the Ocean University of China. This quarterly journal is published in English so as to serve a wider circle of international readers.


About Journal of Ocean University of China


Journal of Ocean University of China is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Ocean Engineering (Q3); Oceanography (Q3). It is published by Science Press. The overall rank of Journal of Ocean University of China is 16056. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.319. 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 37. The best quartile for this journal is Q3.

The ISSN of Journal of Ocean University of China journal is 19935021, 16725182. 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. Journal of Ocean University of China is cited by a total of 737 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Journal of Ocean University of China Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Ocean University of China is 1.39, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal of Ocean University of China IF is decreased by a factor of 0.12 and approximate percentage change is -7.95% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling 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

Journal of Ocean University of China Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Ocean University of China is 1.39. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Ocean University of China. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.39
2023 1.51
2022 1.63
2021 1.21
2020 0.97
2019 0.94
2018 0.81
2017 0.67
2016 0.71
2015 0.57
2014 0.69

Journal of Ocean University of China h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Ocean University of China has an h-index of 37. It means 37 articles of this journal have more than 37 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.




Journal of Ocean University of China ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Ocean University of China is 19935021, 16725182. 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

Journal of Ocean University of China Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Ocean University of China is 16056. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.319. 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 Journal of Ocean University of China by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.319
2023 0.344
2022 0.307
2021 0.244
2020 0.249
2019 0.242
2018 0.247
2017 0.265
2016 0.260
2015 0.247
2014 0.236

Ranking of Journal of Ocean University of China by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 16056
2023 14450
2022 14917
2021 16658
2020 16752
2019 16473
2018 15613
2017 14504
2016 14889
2015 15252
2014 15390

Journal of Ocean University of China Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Ocean University of China is published by Science Press. It's publishing house is located in China. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2003, 2007-2025. 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 Journal of Ocean University of China is J. Ocean Univ. China. This abbreviation ('J. Ocean Univ. China') 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 Journal of Ocean University of China


If your research field is/are related to Ocean Engineering (Q3); Oceanography (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 Journal of Ocean University of China?

Journal of Ocean University of China 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 0.57 (2015), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.01 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Journal of Ocean University of China?

The Journal of Ocean University of China has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.319, 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 0.344 in 2023 and the lowest being 0.236 in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Ocean University of China over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.01.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Ocean University of China?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Ocean University of China is 37.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Ocean University of China?

The Journal of Ocean University of China is published by the Science Press, with its country of publication being the China.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Ocean University of China?

The Journal of Ocean University of China is currently ranked 16056 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 14450 in 2023 and its lowest position of 16752 in 2020.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of Ocean University of China?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Ocean University of China is J. Ocean Univ. China.


Is the "Journal of Ocean University of China" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Journal of Ocean University of China is classified as a journal that the Science Press publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Ocean University of China?

The Journal of Ocean University of China encompasses the following areas:

  • Ocean Engineering
  • Oceanography

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


What's the ISSN of the Journal of Ocean University of China?

The Journal of Ocean University of China is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 19935021, 16725182.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Ocean University of China?

The best quartile for the Journal of Ocean University of China is Q3 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Ocean University of China?

The Journal of Ocean University of China coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2003, 2007-2025.


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 Journal of Ocean University of China

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.39
2023 1.51
2022 1.63
2021 1.21
2020 0.97
2019 0.94
2018 0.81
2017 0.67
2016 0.71
2015 0.57
2014 0.69



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