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Journal of Environment and Development

SAGE Publications Inc. · United States · Est. 1992

ISSN1552-5465
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
0.836
H-Index
68
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.035
Total Works
978
Total Citations
20,645
2yr Mean Citedness
2.02
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal explores environmental challenges and development strategies, with a focus on climate change adaptation and mitigation, sustainable resource management, and the socio-economic impacts of environmental policies. It examines the transition to renewable energy, green finance, and circular economy principles in various global contexts, particularly in emerging economies and developing nations. The journal also investigates public participation in environmental decision-making, the role of governance in environmental protection, and the resilience of communities facing environmental stressors.

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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 States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1992
Annual Volume~ 36 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications978
Publisher OrgSAGE Publishing
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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?
SAGE Publications Inc.
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1552-5465
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
Geography, Planning and DevelopmentQ1
Management, Monitoring, Policy and LawQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Development StudiesEnvironmental StudiesRegional & Urban Planning

Scopus Categories

Management, Monitoring, Policy and LawDevelopmentGeography, Planning and Development

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Climate Change Policy and EconomicsConservation, Biodiversity, and Resource ManagementEnergy, Environment, Economic GrowthSustainable Development and Environmental PolicyInternational Development and AidTransboundary Water Resource ManagementSustainability and Climate Change GovernanceEnergy, Environment, and Transportation PoliciesGlobal trade, sustainability, and social impactEnvironmental Impact and Sustainability
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref