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Sustainable Development

John Wiley and Sons Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 1993

ISSN1099-1719
SJR Q1WOS SSCIScopus / SJR
50
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
Total50
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
1.922
H-Index
140
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
2.195
Total Works
3,801
Total Citations
104,387
2yr Mean Citedness
5.28
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the multifaceted aspects of sustainable development, examining the interplay between economic growth, environmental protection, and social progress. It explores themes such as climate change mitigation, renewable energy transitions, corporate sustainability practices, and the role of governance and technology in achieving global sustainability goals. The journal also investigates the impact of economic activities, including tourism and industrialization, on ecological footprints and carbon emissions, and analyzes strategies for sustainable resource management and inclusive growth.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1993
Annual Volume~ 567 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications3,801
Publisher OrgWiley
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1099-1719
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

DevelopmentQ1
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Development StudiesGreen & Sustainable Science & TechnologyRegional & Urban Planning

Scopus Categories

DevelopmentRenewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Energy, Environment, Economic GrowthEnvironmental Sustainability in BusinessSustainable Supply Chain ManagementSustainable Development and Environmental PolicyCorporate Social Responsibility ReportingEnvironmental Impact and SustainabilityEnvironmental Education and SustainabilitySustainable Building Design and AssessmentSustainability and Climate Change GovernanceEnergy, Environment, and Transportation Policies
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref