Practical Action Publishing · United Kingdom · Est. 1982
ISSN1756-3488
SJR Q3✓ Scopus / SJR
12
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
✓ Scopus Q3+12
Total12
Journal Impact Factor
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SJR Score
0.286
H-Index
36
Total Works
1,921
Total Citations
6,764
2yr Mean Citedness
0.50
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles
This journal focuses on developing and evaluating conceptual frameworks and operational models for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions. It addresses challenges related to governance, resource constraints, and fragmented decision-making in both rural and urban settings. The scope includes improving service reliability, equity, affordability, and resilience through evidence-based decision support and planning tools.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Water Science and TechnologyQ3
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Water Science and Technology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Child Nutrition and Water AccessWater resources management and optimizationWater Governance and InfrastructureUrban and Rural Development ChallengesHuman auditory perception and evaluationWastewater Treatment and ReusePoverty, Education, and Child WelfareEducational Robotics and EngineeringWater Systems and OptimizationDiverse Scientific and Economic Studies