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International Journal of Social Ecology and Sustainable Development

IGI Global Publishing · United States · Est. 2010

ISSN1947-8410
SJR Q4Scopus / SJR
5
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
Scopus Q4+5
Total5
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals. If this journal has one, it appears on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.16
H-Index
18
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.21
Total Works
587
Total Citations
3,222
2yr Mean Citedness
11.00
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Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Social Ecology and Sustainable Development (IJSESD) is a scholarly journal that publishes research on the complex interactions between human societies and their environments. It aims to foster a deeper understanding of ecological sustainability and social equity, exploring interdisciplinary approaches to address pressing environmental and social challenges. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including environmental policy, conservation, resource management, climate change adaptation, social justice, community development, and sustainable livelihoods. IJSESD is dedicated to promoting innovative research and practical solutions for a more sustainable and equitable future.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2010
FrequencyQuarterly
StatusActive (last: 2024)
Total Publications587
Publisher OrgIGI Global
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Submission Info

APC Cost$1,500Below median
Peer ReviewDouble-blind peer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

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

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/12 · 75%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
IGI Global Publishing
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1947-8410
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
Double-blind peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
$1,500
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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.

DevelopmentQ4
EcologyQ4
Environmental EngineeringQ4
Management, Monitoring, Policy and LawQ4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Management, Monitoring, Policy and LawDevelopmentEnvironmental EngineeringEcology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Environmental Sustainability in BusinessSustainable Supply Chain ManagementInnovation and Socioeconomic DevelopmentDiverse Aspects of Tourism ResearchCorporate Social Responsibility ReportingEnvironmental Education and SustainabilityInnovation and Knowledge ManagementEntrepreneurship Studies and InfluencesEnergy, Environment, Economic GrowthConservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref