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International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health

Elsevier GmbH · Germany · Est. 1914

ISSN1438-4639eISSN1618-131X
SJR Q1WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
60
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
Total60
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
1.313
H-Index
142
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.283
Total Works
2,934
Total Citations
118,377
2yr Mean Citedness
3.09
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health publishes research on the impact of environmental exposures on human health. Studies investigate occupational exposures to welding fumes and pesticides, and their effects on biological markers and health outcomes. Research also examines the influence of residential environmental factors, such as green space and air pollution, on cardiovascular diseases and allergic conditions. Additionally, the journal addresses public health issues related to wastewater management and pathogen transmission in communities.

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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 / RegionGermany
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1914
FrequencyBimonthly
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications2,934
Publisher OrgElsevier BV
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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?
Elsevier GmbH
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1438-4639 / 1618-131X
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, 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.

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Infectious DiseasesPublic, Environmental & Occupational Health

Scopus Categories

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Air Quality and Health ImpactsEffects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicalsToxic Organic Pollutants ImpactHeavy Metal Exposure and ToxicityCarcinogens and Genotoxicity AssessmentChild Nutrition and Water AccessIndoor Air Quality and Microbial ExposureClimate Change and Health ImpactsFecal contamination and water qualityPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref