Journal of Arid Environments Citation Rate 2026
0140-1963
eISSN 1095-922X
Elsevier BV
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Journal of Arid Environments
Journal of Arid Environments (JAE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies and Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0140-1963 (e-ISSN 1095-922X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.06 (Q2 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 (APC ~$2950 USD). OpenAlex records 7,214 works and 235,939 citations, with an h-index of 175.
Journal of Arid Environments Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Arid Environments has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.06, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies 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.
Journal of Arid Environments operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Arid Environments 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 Journal of Arid Environments against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Arid Environments
- Budget $2950 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics, Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0140-1963 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1095-922X |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2950 USD |
| h-index | 176 |
| Total Works | 7,241 |
| Total Citations | 237,310 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.45 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Arid Environments is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2950.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Arid Environments is classified under Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics, Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology and Rangeland and Wildlife Management.
Journal of Arid Environments is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 7,241 works that have together drawn 237,310 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 176; its most recent citation rate stands at 2.065; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.45.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.065 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 197 | 505 |
| 2024 | 150 | 703 |
| 2023 | 129 | 1,022 |
| 2022 | 142 | 1,718 |
| 2021 | 226 | 3,078 |
| 2020 | 244 | 4,324 |
| 2019 | 177 | 3,192 |
| 2018 | 157 | 2,660 |
| 2017 | 198 | 3,985 |
| 2016 | 198 | 3,561 |
| 2015 | 229 | 6,462 |
| 2014 | 182 | 5,783 |
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