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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, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE. It is catalogued under ISSN 0944-1344 (electronic ISSN 1614-7499).
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. 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 a OpenAlex 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.
| 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 |
In-depth profile & metrics
Environmental Science and Pollution Research is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany.
For prospective authors, Environmental Science and Pollution Research returns a first decision in about 88 days (longer for its field).
Its citation rate has fallen over the last 2 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 5.162 (2025).
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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.
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Last updated: Jul 12, 2026
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