This journal focuses on the study of freshwater ecosystems, including lakes, rivers, and reservoirs. Research investigates water quality, ecological status, and the impact of natural and anthropogenic factors such as climate change, pollution, and land use. It also covers water management strategies, biodiversity within these ecosystems, and the application of various assessment and monitoring techniques.
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2300-7575
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Indexed in a trusted database?
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?
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
2018
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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.
Aquatic ScienceQ3
EcologyQ3
Water Science and TechnologyQ3
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsQ4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Water Science and TechnologyEcology, Evolution, Behavior and SystematicsAquatic ScienceEcology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Integrated Water Resources ManagementAquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton DynamicsBotany and Plant Ecology StudiesWater Quality and Pollution AssessmentHydrology and Watershed Management StudiesFish Ecology and Management StudiesMarine and coastal ecosystemsMarine and environmental studiesEnvironmental Science and Water ManagementAquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior