Frontiers in Environmental Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
2296-665X
Frontiers Media
CH
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Frontiers in Environmental Science
Frontiers in Environmental Science (FES) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Energy, Environment, Economic Growth and Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies, published by Frontiers Media in CH, catalogued under ISSN 2296-665X. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.88 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2490 USD.
Frontiers in Environmental Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Frontiers in Environmental Science has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.88, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Energy, Environment, Economic Growth 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Frontiers in Environmental Science makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2490 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Frontiers in Environmental Science 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 Frontiers in Environmental Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Frontiers in Environmental Science
- Budget $2490 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Energy, Environment, Economic Growth, Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies, Environmental Impact and Sustainability. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2296-665X |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Frontiers Media |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | $2490 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Frontiers in Environmental Science is published by Frontiers Media and based in Switzerland. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2490.
In our subject taxonomy, Frontiers in Environmental Science is classified under Energy, Environment, Economic Growth, Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies, Environmental Impact and Sustainability and Environmental Sustainability in Business.
Frontiers in Environmental Science is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.876.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.876 | 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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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The impact of climate policy uncertainty on corporate green governance
Quanan Fu, Shanshan Ding, Xiaonan Wu • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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OpenAlex ID: S2596204836
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