Environmental Earth Sciences Journal Citation Rate 2026
1866-6280
eISSN 1866-6299
Springer Nature
DE
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Fast Review
About Environmental Earth Sciences
Environmental Earth Sciences (EES) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Groundwater and Isotope Geochemistry and Groundwater and Watershed Analysis, published by Springer Nature in DE, catalogued under ISSN 1866-6280 (e-ISSN 1866-6299). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90 (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. OpenAlex records 12,957 works and 299,937 citations, with an h-index of 149.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 36 days.
Environmental Earth Sciences Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Environmental Earth Sciences has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Groundwater and Isotope Geochemistry 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 Earth Sciences operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 36 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Environmental Earth Sciences 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 Earth Sciences against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Environmental Earth Sciences
- The average time from submission to first decision is 36 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Groundwater and Isotope Geochemistry, Groundwater and Watershed Analysis, Groundwater flow and contamination studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Environmental Earth Sciences Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1866-6280 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1866-6299 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~36 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Environmental Earth Sciences is published by Springer Nature and based in Germany.
In our subject taxonomy, Environmental Earth Sciences is classified under Groundwater and Isotope Geochemistry, Groundwater and Watershed Analysis, Groundwater flow and contamination studies and Heavy metals in environment.
For prospective authors, Environmental Earth Sciences returns a first decision in about 36 days (moderate for its field).
Its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 56.900 (2024).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 54.055 to 56.900), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.900 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 54.055 | 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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