HomeSearchRemote Sensing

Remote Sensing

Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) · Switzerland · Est. 2009

ISSN2072-4292eISSN2072-4292
SJR Q1WOS SCIEScopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
65
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
DOAJ Verified+15
Total65
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
1.019
H-Index
265
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.296
Total Works
41,325
Total Citations
1,063,483
2yr Mean Citedness
3.99
Free JIF alternative
Retractions
8
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on the analysis and interpretation of data acquired through remote sensing technologies. Articles focus on developing and applying methods for extracting information from optical, thermal, and radar imagery for applications such as environmental monitoring, disaster assessment, urban planning, and resource management. The scope includes advancements in image processing, machine learning, and data fusion for improved accuracy and robustness in remote sensing applications.

AI-summarised from recent articles · verify on publisher page →

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
6
weeks to review
Fast · median is 15 wks
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2009
FrequencyMonthly
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications41,325
Publisher OrgMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
OA Since2008
Visit Journal Website

Submission Info

Peer ReviewSingle-blind
Review Time~6 weeks
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
Swiss National LibraryCLOCKSS

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/12 · 83%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2072-4292 / 2072-4292
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
Swiss National Library, CLOCKSS
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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.

Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)Q1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Environmental SciencesGeosciences, MultidisciplinaryImaging Science & Photographic TechnologyRemote Sensing

Scopus Categories

Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Remote Sensing in AgricultureRemote Sensing and LiDAR ApplicationsRemote-Sensing Image ClassificationLand Use and Ecosystem ServicesSynthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Applications and TechniquesCryospheric studies and observationsRemote Sensing and Land Use3D Surveying and Cultural HeritageSoil Moisture and Remote SensingFlood Risk Assessment and Management
Compare This JournalFind Similar← Back to Search

Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref