Environmental Conservation Journal Citation Rate 2026
0376-8929
eISSN 1469-4387
Cambridge University Press
GB
Q3 Quartile Fast Review
About Environmental Conservation
Environmental Conservation (EC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management and Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, published by Cambridge University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0376-8929 (e-ISSN 1469-4387). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.38 (Q3 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 5,646 works and 114,443 citations, with an h-index of 139.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 33 days.
Environmental Conservation Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Environmental Conservation has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.38, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management 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.
Environmental Conservation operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 33 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Environmental Conservation 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 Conservation against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Environmental Conservation
- The average time from submission to first decision is 33 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Environmental Conservation and Management. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Environmental Conservation Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0376-8929 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1469-4387 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~33 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Environmental Conservation is published by Cambridge University Press and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Environmental Conservation is classified under Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Environmental Conservation and Management and Legal case studies and regulations.
For prospective authors, Environmental Conservation returns a first decision in about 33 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.384.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.384 | 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.
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