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, published by Elsevier in GB. It is catalogued under ISSN 1462-9011 (electronic ISSN 1873-6416).
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. 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 & 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.
| 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.
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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Last updated: Mar 20, 2026
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