What is the Impact Factor of Gesunde Pflanzen?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Gesunde Pflanzen is 2.80, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Gesunde Pflanzen indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Gesunde Pflanzen is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q2) and an H-index of 12.

Who publishes Gesunde Pflanzen and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Gesunde Pflanzen is published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Gesunde Pflanzen?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Gesunde Pflanzen is "GESUNDE PFLANZ" with common acronym "gepf". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Hybrid

Gesunde Pflanzen

Acronym:gepf

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Abbreviation (ISO):GESUNDE PFLANZ

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Identifier (ISSN):0367-4223(Print)/1439-0345(Online)

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Publisher:Springer Berlin Heidelberg

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.8↓ -0.3

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Gesunde Pflanzen

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.8

Scopus SJR & Rank

N/A

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus / Elsevier Data

H-Index (2021)

12 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate20.8%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

54articles/year

11.61% Gold OA•96.48% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Gesunde Pflanzen publiziert praxisbezogene Beiträge zum Pflanzenschutz in Landwirtschaft, Forstwirtschaft, Gartenbau und öffentlichem Grün und seinen Bezügen zum Umwelt- und Verbraucherschutz sowie zu Rechtsfragen. Das Themenspektrum reicht von der Bestimmung der Schadorganismen über Maßnahmen und Verfahren zur Minderung des Befallsrisikos bis hin zur Entwicklung und Anwendung nicht-chemischer und chemischer Bekämpfungsstrategien und -verfahren, aber auch zu Fragen der Auswirkungen des Pflanzenschutzes auf die Umwelt, die Sicherung der Ernährung sowie zu allgemeinen Fragen wie Nutzen und Risiken und zur Entwicklung neuer Technologien. Jedes Heft enthält Originalbeiträge renommierter Wissenschaftler, aktuelle Informationen von Verbänden sowie aus der Industrie, Pressemitteilungen und Personalia. Damit bietet die Zeitschrift vor allem Behörden und Anwendern im Agrarsektor und Verbraucherschutz fundierte Praxisunterstützung auf wissenschaftlichem Niveau.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology88.7%Botany56.7%Horticulture53%Agronomy52.9%Ecology46.2%Chemistry35%Medicine31.2%Geology26.6%Genetics22.2%Geography21%Biochemistry20.3%

Primary Research Areas

Agricultural Sciences Agronomy

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

AGRONOMY

Rank35/133

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

AGRONOMY

Rank21/133

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
AGRONOMY	JCRSCIE	35/133	Q2
AGRONOMY	JCISCIE	21/133	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

15 year

2026Latest

IF2.8

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2025

IF3.1

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2024

IF2.4

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2023

IF3.1

Articles / Year116

Total Citations916

2022

IF2.082

Articles / Year201

Total Citations2,728

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.8	—	—
2025	3.1	—	—
2024	2.4	—	—
2023	3.1	116	916
2022	2.082	201	2,728
2021	1.102	63	836
2020	0.738	44	806
2019	0.789	60	732
2018	0.639	30	331
2017	—	30	412
2016	—	25	316
2015	—	20	164
2014	—	28	190
2013	—	28	388
2012	—	19	136

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 20.8%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Agricultural Sciences

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区AGRONOMY

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Gesunde Pflanzen (acronym: gepf, abbr: GESUNDE PFLANZ, ISSN: 0367-4223) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Agricultural Sciences, published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg in Germany since 2002. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.80, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), an H-index of 12.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 54 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.