Environmental Science & Policy Journal Citation Rate 2026
1462-9011
eISSN 1873-6416
Elsevier
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Verified Publisher
About Environmental Science & Policy
Environmental Science & Policy (ESP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Climate Change Policy and Economics and Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management, published by Elsevier in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1462-9011 (e-ISSN 1873-6416). 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 4,609 works and 226,962 citations, with an h-index of 203.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 104 days.
Environmental Science & Policy Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Environmental Science & Policy has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Climate Change Policy and Economics 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 & Policy operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 104 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Environmental Science & Policy 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 & Policy against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Environmental Science & Policy
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 104 days.
- This journal covers Climate Change Policy and Economics, Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management, Economic and Environmental Valuation. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1462-9011 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-6416 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~104 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Environmental Science & Policy is published by Elsevier and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Environmental Science & Policy is classified under Climate Change Policy and Economics, Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management, Economic and Environmental Valuation and Land Use and Ecosystem Services.
For prospective authors, Environmental Science & Policy returns a first decision in about 104 days (longer 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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