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Environmental Science and Pollution Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
0944-1344
eISSN 1614-7499
Springer Science+Business Media
DE
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Environmental Science and Pollution Research
Environmental Science and Pollution Research (ESPR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Air Quality and Health Impacts and Energy, Environment, Economic Growth, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0944-1344 (e-ISSN 1614-7499). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.16 (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 48,888 works and 1,367,947 citations, with an h-index of 265.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 88 days.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Environmental Science and Pollution Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.16, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Air Quality and Health Impacts 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 Science and Pollution Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 88 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Environmental Science and Pollution Research 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 Science and Pollution Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Environmental Science and Pollution Research
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 88 days.
- This journal covers Air Quality and Health Impacts, Energy, Environment, Economic Growth, Heavy metals in environment. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0944-1344 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1614-7499 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~88 days to first decision |
| h-index | 265 |
| Total Works | 48,888 |
| Total Citations | 1,367,947 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 5.80 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Environmental Science and Pollution Research is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 3690.
In our subject taxonomy, Environmental Science and Pollution Research is classified under Air Quality and Health Impacts, Energy, Environment, Economic Growth, Heavy metals in environment and Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, Environmental Science and Pollution Research returns a first decision in about 88 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 48,888 works that have together drawn 1,367,947 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 265; its citation rate has fallen over the last 2 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 5.162 (2025); OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 5.80.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has declined by 90% over the last 2 years (from 54.055 to 5.162). Researchers should monitor ongoing metrics before submission.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.162 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 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.
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 | 1,484 | 4,679 |
| 2024 | 4,100 | 31,850 |
| 2023 | 6,614 | 89,610 |
| 2022 | 7,229 | 162,973 |
| 2021 | 5,922 | 181,090 |
| 2020 | 4,329 | 154,666 |
| 2019 | 3,407 | 128,618 |
| 2018 | 2,876 | 105,917 |
| 2017 | 2,780 | 107,129 |
| 2016 | 2,324 | 88,909 |
| 2015 | 1,956 | 84,585 |
| 2014 | 1,539 | 73,063 |
Journal at a Glance
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