How to check quartile of journal in scopus
To check the quartile of a journal in Scopus, you can follow these steps:
1. Visit the SCImago Journal & Country Rank (SJR) Website:
2. Search for the Journal:
- Use the search bar at the top of the page to enter the name of the journal.
- You can also search by ISSN if you have it.
3. View the Journal’s Quartile Ranking:
- Once you find the journal, click on its title to access detailed metrics.
- The journal's page will display its quartile ranking in each of its subject categories:
- Q1: Top 25% of journals in the category
- Q2: Between 25% and 50%
- Q3: Between 50% and 75%
- Q4: Bottom 25%
- The quartile is determined based on the journal's SJR score relative to other journals in the same category.
4. Use the Scopus Source List:
- Alternatively, visit the Scopus Source List on the Scopus website.
- Enter the journal's name in the search bar.
- Click on the journal's name in the search results to view its metrics, including its quartile.
5. Quartile Information in the SCImago Database:
- On the SCImago journal page, scroll down to see the journal's performance across different years, including its quartile in various subject categories.
This process will allow you to determine the quartile ranking of a journal, helping you assess its relative standing in its field.