This journal focuses on the scientific understanding and management of water resources. It covers topics such as water quality assessment and treatment, groundwater dynamics and contamination, and the impact of climate change and land use on water systems. Research also includes the development of novel technologies for water purification and pollutant removal, as well as the evaluation of water distribution systems and agricultural water use.
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2190-5495
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Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
Koninklijke Bibliotheek, Portico, CLOCKSS
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
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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
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Water Science and TechnologyQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Water Resources
Scopus Categories
Water Science and Technology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Groundwater and Watershed AnalysisGroundwater and Isotope GeochemistryAdsorption and biosorption for pollutant removalWater Quality and Pollution AssessmentHydrology and Watershed Management StudiesFlood Risk Assessment and ManagementGroundwater flow and contamination studiesWater resources management and optimizationHydrological Forecasting Using AIHeavy metals in environment