This journal focuses on the scientific and technical aspects of recycling and waste management. It covers the recovery of materials from various waste streams, including construction and demolition waste, textiles, electronic waste, and industrial byproducts. The journal also explores the application of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and life cycle assessment to optimize recycling processes and promote a circular economy.
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2313-4321 / 2313-4321
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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?
Swiss National Library
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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
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
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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.
Management, Monitoring, Policy and LawQ1
Materials Science (miscellaneous)Q1
Waste Management and DisposalQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Scopus Categories
Waste Management and DisposalManagement, Monitoring, Policy and LawMaterials Science (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Recycling and Waste Management TechniquesMunicipal Solid Waste ManagementExtraction and Separation ProcessesMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRecycled Aggregate Concrete PerformanceSustainable Supply Chain ManagementConcrete and Cement Materials ResearchInnovative concrete reinforcement materialsRecycling and utilization of industrial and municipal waste in materials productionbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties