Environmental Chemistry Letters Journal Citation Rate 2026
1610-3653
eISSN 1610-3661
Springer Nature
DE
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Environmental Chemistry Letters
Environmental Chemistry Letters (ECL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Springer Nature in DE, catalogued under ISSN 1610-3653 (e-ISSN 1610-3661). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 21.84 (Q1 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.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 50 days.
Environmental Chemistry Letters Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Environmental Chemistry Letters has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 21.84, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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.
Environmental Chemistry Letters operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 50 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Environmental Chemistry Letters 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 Environmental Chemistry Letters against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Environmental Chemistry Letters
- The average time from submission to first decision is 50 days, which is moderate for the field.
| ISSN (Print) | 1610-3653 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1610-3661 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~50 days to first decision |
| h-index | 188 |
| Total Works | 2,010 |
| Total Citations | 160,184 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 29.24 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Environmental Chemistry Letters is published by Springer Nature and based in Germany. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 4590.
Editorially, Environmental Chemistry Letters concentrates on Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts and Advanced oxidation water treatment.
Environmental Chemistry Letters is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, Environmental Chemistry Letters returns a first decision in about 50 days (moderate for its field).
OpenAlex records 2,010 works that have together drawn 160,184 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 188; its most recent citation rate stands at 21.843; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 29.24.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21.843 | 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 | 86 | 983 |
| 2024 | 125 | 6,001 |
| 2023 | 128 | 10,515 |
| 2022 | 188 | 17,057 |
| 2021 | 220 | 20,980 |
| 2020 | 181 | 26,200 |
| 2019 | 102 | 8,171 |
| 2018 | 153 | 17,008 |
| 2017 | 94 | 8,388 |
| 2016 | 54 | 4,927 |
| 2015 | 57 | 4,175 |
| 2014 | 40 | 2,866 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Mar 20, 2026
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