Land Degradation and Development Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1085-3278 eISSN 1099-145X Wiley GB

Q2 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher

About Land Degradation and Development
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Land Degradation and Development (LDD) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management and Land Use and Ecosystem Services, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1085-3278 (e-ISSN 1099-145X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.82 (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 ~$4740 USD). OpenAlex records 5,947 works and 149,872 citations, with an h-index of 142.

Land Degradation and Development Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Land Degradation and Development has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.82, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management 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.

Land Degradation and Development operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Land Degradation and Development 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 Land Degradation and Development against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Land Degradation and Development
  • Budget $4740 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management, Land Use and Ecosystem Services, Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Land Degradation and … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-46%
Field avg: 5.24
APC vs Field Avg
+48%
Field avg: $3199

Compared against 46 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 1085-3278
ISSN (Online) 1099-145X
Publisher Wiley
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $4740 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Land Degradation and Development is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4740.

In our subject taxonomy, Land Degradation and Development is classified under Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management, Land Use and Ecosystem Services, Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology and Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics.

Land Degradation and Development 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 2.815.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Land Degradation and Development

Land Degradation and Development does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.815 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Land Degradation and Development is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Land Degradation and Development is $4740 USD.

Land Degradation and Development is published by Wiley.

Land Degradation and Development shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Land Degradation and Development is 1085-3278. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1099-145X.

Land Degradation and Development sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.82, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
Non-OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
2.815
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.815 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: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S153614898

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