Environmental Modelling & Software Journal Citation Rate 2026
1364-8152
eISSN 1873-6726
Elsevier
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Environmental Modelling & Software
Environmental Modelling & Software (EMS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Flood Risk Assessment and Management and Groundwater flow and contamination studies, published by Elsevier in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1364-8152 (e-ISSN 1873-6726). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.59 (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 5,955 works and 292,741 citations, with an h-index of 211.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 50 days.
Environmental Modelling & Software Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Environmental Modelling & Software has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.59, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Flood Risk Assessment and 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 Modelling & Software 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 Modelling & Software 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 Modelling & Software against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Environmental Modelling & Software
- The average time from submission to first decision is 50 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Flood Risk Assessment and Management, Groundwater flow and contamination studies, Hydrological Forecasting Using AI. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1364-8152 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-6726 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~50 days to first decision |
| h-index | 212 |
| Total Works | 5,989 |
| Total Citations | 296,008 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 5.24 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Environmental Modelling & Software is published by Elsevier and based in United Kingdom. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 3500.
In our subject taxonomy, Environmental Modelling & Software is classified under Flood Risk Assessment and Management, Groundwater flow and contamination studies, Hydrological Forecasting Using AI and Hydrology and Watershed Management Studies.
Environmental Modelling & Software is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, Environmental Modelling & Software returns a first decision in about 50 days (moderate for its field).
OpenAlex records 5,989 works that have together drawn 296,008 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 212; its most recent citation rate stands at 3.591; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 5.24.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.591 | 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 | 451 | 1,732 |
| 2024 | 283 | 3,324 |
| 2023 | 245 | 3,652 |
| 2022 | 240 | 5,473 |
| 2021 | 257 | 8,454 |
| 2020 | 245 | 8,713 |
| 2019 | 227 | 10,959 |
| 2018 | 275 | 14,154 |
| 2017 | 315 | 17,656 |
| 2016 | 271 | 15,589 |
| 2015 | 266 | 16,909 |
| 2014 | 310 | 22,393 |
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