Global Environmental Change Journal Citation Rate 2026
0959-3780
eISSN 1872-9495
Elsevier
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Fast Review Verified Publisher
About Global Environmental Change
Global Environmental Change (GEC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Climate Change Communication and Perception and Climate Change Policy and Economics, published by Elsevier in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0959-3780 (e-ISSN 1872-9495). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.46 (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. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 27 days.
Global Environmental Change Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Global Environmental Change has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.46, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Climate Change Communication and Perception 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.
Global Environmental Change operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 27 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Global Environmental Change 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 Global Environmental Change against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Global Environmental Change
- Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 27 days.
- This journal covers Climate Change Communication and Perception, Climate Change Policy and Economics, Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0959-3780 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-9495 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~27 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Global Environmental Change is published by Elsevier and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Global Environmental Change is classified under Climate Change Communication and Perception, Climate Change Policy and Economics, Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration and Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management.
and carries an ABDC rating of A* (2025).
For prospective authors, Global Environmental Change returns a first decision in about 27 days (fast for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 6.460.
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Citation Rate
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.460 | 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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