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Frontiers in Environmental Science

Frontiers Media S.A. · Switzerland · Est. 2013

eISSN2296-665X
SJR Q1✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
96
/ 100
High Trust
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ WoS flagship (SCIE/SSCI/AHCI)78
✓ Corroboration (3 more)+18
Total96
Level data: Norwegian Register (HK-dir), NLOD 2.0. · Third-party records · how this is calculated · Report an error →
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Publication speed: not measurable
publisher doesn’t disclose per-article submission dates — we never estimate
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
Impact Factor & Quartile · Web of Science (JCR)

✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (SCIE) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.

See the official Impact Factor & quartile on the journal’s page ↗

The Impact Factor & JCR quartile are licensed by Clarivate — we link you to the official source instead of reprinting a number that can go out of date. Open metrics below: SCImago Q1. Source: Clarivate Journal Citation Reports.

SJR Scorei
0.936
H-Indexi
122
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIPi
0.893
Total Worksi
7,992
Total Citationsi
137,240
2yr Mean Citednessi
3.81
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Frontiers in Environmental Science is an open-access journal that publishes rigorous and high-quality research on all aspects of environmental science. The journal aims to provide a platform for scientists to share their findings and contribute to the advancement of environmental knowledge. It covers a broad range of topics, including but not limited to: environmental chemistry, environmental biology, environmental geology, environmental engineering, environmental policy, and environmental management. The journal welcomes original research articles, reviews, and mini-reviews.

General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2013
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications7,992
Publisher OrgFrontiers Media
OA Since2012
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Submission Info

APC CostCHF 3,150
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
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
PMCCLOCKSS

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

11/12 · 92%
✅
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Frontiers Media S.A.
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
2296-665X
✅
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
✅
Peer review process documented?
Anonymous peer review
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
✅
APC fees clearly disclosed?
CHF 3,150
✅
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
✅
Long-term digital preservation?
PMC, 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.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Environmental Science (miscellaneous)Q1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Environmental Sciences

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Energy, Environment, Economic GrowthLand Use and Ecosystem ServicesEnvironmental Impact and SustainabilityEnergy, Environment, and Transportation PoliciesEnvironmental Sustainability in BusinessAir Quality and Health ImpactsSoil Carbon and Nitrogen DynamicsClimate Change Policy and EconomicsHydrology and Watershed Management StudiesAtmospheric chemistry and aerosols

Frequently asked questions about Frontiers in Environmental Science

Is Frontiers in Environmental Science a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Frontiers in Environmental Science: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 96/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Frontiers in Environmental Science?

Frontiers in Environmental Science is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 3.81.

Is Frontiers in Environmental Science indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Frontiers in Environmental Science is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Frontiers in Environmental Science?

Frontiers in Environmental Science is an open-access journal that publishes rigorous and high-quality research on all aspects of environmental science. The journal aims to provide a platform for scientists to share their findings and contribute to the advancement of environmental knowledge. It covers a broad range of topics, including but not limited to: environmental chemistry, environmental biology, environmental geology, environmental engineering, environmental policy, and environmental management. The journal welcomes original research articles, reviews, and mini-reviews.

How much does it cost to publish in Frontiers in Environmental Science?

Frontiers in Environmental Science charges an article processing charge (APC) of about CHF 3,150 for open-access publication.

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