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Environmental Science & Technology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0013-936X
eISSN 1520-5851
American Chemical Society
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Environmental Science & Technology
Environmental Science & Technology (EST) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Air Quality and Health Impacts and Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols, published by American Chemical Society in US, catalogued under ISSN 0013-936X (e-ISSN 1520-5851). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.60 (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.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 87 days.
Environmental Science & Technology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Environmental Science & Technology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.60, 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 & Technology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 87 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Environmental Science & Technology 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 & Technology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Environmental Science & Technology
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 87 days.
- This journal covers Air Quality and Health Impacts, Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Environmental Science & … Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0013-936X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1520-5851 |
| Publisher | American Chemical Society |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~87 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Environmental Science & Technology is published by American Chemical Society and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, Environmental Science & Technology is classified under Air Quality and Health Impacts, Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and History and advancements in chemistry.
For prospective authors, Environmental Science & Technology returns a first decision in about 87 days (longer for its field).
Its citation rate has fallen over the last 2 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 9.596 (2025).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has declined by 82% over the last 2 years (from 54.055 to 9.596). Researchers should monitor ongoing metrics before submission.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.596 | 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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