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Energy, Sustainability and Society

Springer Science + Business Media · United States · Est. 2011

ISSN2192-0567eISSN2192-0567
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
1.21
H-Index
62
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.288
Total Works
627
Total Citations
17,317
2yr Mean Citedness
5.88
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal explores the multifaceted aspects of the global energy transition, focusing on the shift towards sustainable and low-carbon systems. It examines the socio-ecological impacts of renewable energy development, including land use and community participation in energy projects. The journal also investigates the role of policy, finance, and market mechanisms in driving this transition, as well as challenges related to energy resilience, inequality, and the influence of geopolitical events on energy markets. Furthermore, it addresses technological advancements, energy efficiency, and the integration of new energy systems in sectors like buildings and transportation, alongside the critical role of critical minerals and corporate communication strategies in the context of climate action.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
13
weeks to review
Average · median is 15 wks
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2011
Annual Volume~ 58 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications627
Publisher OrgSpringer Nature
OA Since2010
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewSingle-blind
Review Time~13 weeks
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY, CC BY-NC-ND
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
LOCKSSPorticoKoninklijke Bibliotheek; Library of Congress; National Science Library, Chinese Academy of SciencesCLOCKSS

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/12 · 83%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Springer Science + Business Media
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2192-0567 / 2192-0567
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?
LOCKSS, Portico, Koninklijke Bibliotheek; Library of Congress; National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 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.

DevelopmentQ1
Energy Engineering and Power TechnologyQ1
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Energy & FuelsGreen & Sustainable Science & Technology

Scopus Categories

DevelopmentRenewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentEnergy Engineering and Power Technology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Energy and Environment ImpactsSocial Acceptance of Renewable EnergySustainability and Climate Change GovernanceHybrid Renewable Energy SystemsIntegrated Energy Systems OptimizationEnvironmental Impact and SustainabilityEnergy, Environment, and Transportation PoliciesGlobal Energy and Sustainability ResearchClimate Change Policy and EconomicsBiofuel production and bioconversion
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref