Atmospheric Environment Journal Citation Rate 2026
1352-2310
eISSN 1873-2844
Elsevier
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Atmospheric Environment
Atmospheric Environment (AE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting and Air Quality and Health Impacts, published by Elsevier in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1352-2310 (e-ISSN 1873-2844). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.66 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. OpenAlex records 22,278 works and 1,269,854 citations, with an h-index of 334.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 48 days.
Atmospheric Environment Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Atmospheric Environment has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.66, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Atmospheric Environment operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 48 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Atmospheric Environment should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Atmospheric Environment against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Atmospheric Environment
- The average time from submission to first decision is 48 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting, Air Quality and Health Impacts, Atmospheric Ozone and Climate. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Atmospheric Environment Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1352-2310 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-2844 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~48 days to first decision |
| h-index | 335 |
| Total Works | 22,351 |
| Total Citations | 1,276,421 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 3.54 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Atmospheric Environment is published by Elsevier and based in United Kingdom. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 2910.
In our subject taxonomy, Atmospheric Environment is classified under Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting, Air Quality and Health Impacts, Atmospheric Ozone and Climate and Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols.
Atmospheric Environment is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, Atmospheric Environment returns a first decision in about 48 days (moderate for its field).
OpenAlex records 22,351 works that have together drawn 1,276,421 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 335; its most recent citation rate stands at 2.662; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 3.54.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.662 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 590 | 1,443 |
| 2024 | 542 | 4,059 |
| 2023 | 582 | 7,577 |
| 2022 | 495 | 9,236 |
| 2021 | 578 | 14,141 |
| 2020 | 743 | 25,052 |
| 2019 | 753 | 29,862 |
| 2018 | 730 | 32,908 |
| 2017 | 666 | 31,242 |
| 2016 | 804 | 39,445 |
| 2015 | 888 | 51,536 |
| 2014 | 892 | 52,548 |
Journal at a Glance
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