Comparative Scientometric Assessment of Remote Sensing Journals in 2025 Across Seven Performance Indicators

Key Points

• The study aims to assess and compare the performance of remote sensing journals using various metrics.
• Evaluated 66 journals indexed in 2025 based on seven performance indicators.
• Conducted a scientometric analysis to quantify journal impact and productivity.
• Compared citation trends, authorship patterns, and journal visibility.
• Identified significant growth in the number of remote sensing journals since prior evaluations.
• Journals exhibited varied performance across different metrics, influencing their perceived impact.
• Trends suggest a rapid evolution of the remote sensing publishing landscape.