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Challenges

MDPI AG · Switzerland

eISSN2078-1547

✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access

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Established

PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals

Score Breakdown

◆ DOAJ-listed52

✓ Corroboration (1 more)+6

Total58

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on planetary health, focusing on the interconnectedness of human well-being, ecological systems, and global challenges. Articles address issues such as climate change, environmental degradation, food security, and public health, often exploring transdisciplinary and ethical frameworks. The scope includes analyses of sustainable practices, policy implications, and educational approaches to foster ecological awareness and resilience.

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General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published—

StatusActive

Total Publications—

Publisher OrgMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

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Submission Info

APC CostCHF 1,400

Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review

Review Time—

Acceptance Rate—

OA LicenseCC BY

OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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9/12 · 75%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

MDPI AG

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

2078-1547

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Indexed in a trusted database?

DOAJ

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Peer review process documented?

Anonymous peer review

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

CHF 1,400

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

DOAJ verified

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Primary language documented?

English

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Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Climate Change and Health ImpactsClimate Change Communication and PerceptionEnvironmental Education and SustainabilityAgriculture Sustainability and Environmental ImpactUrban Green Space and HealthZoonotic diseases and public healthGlobal Public Health Policies and EpidemiologyEnergy and Environment ImpactsPublic Health Policies and EducationCOVID-19 and Mental Health

Frequently asked questions about Challenges

Is Challenges a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Challenges: it is indexed in DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 58/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Challenges?

Challenges is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

Is Challenges indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Challenges is indexed in DOAJ.

How much does it cost to publish in Challenges?

Challenges charges an article processing charge (APC) of about CHF 1,400 for open-access publication.