Frontiers in Water is an open-access journal that publishes rigorous and high-quality research on all aspects of water science and technology. The journal aims to provide a platform for researchers to share their findings and contribute to the advancement of water-related knowledge. We welcome submissions on topics such as water resources management, water quality and treatment, hydrological processes, water-environment interactions, and water-energy nexus.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
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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)
Hydrology and Watershed Management StudiesFlood Risk Assessment and ManagementWater resources management and optimizationWater-Energy-Food Nexus StudiesGroundwater flow and contamination studiesGroundwater and Isotope GeochemistryHydrology and Drought AnalysisSoil and Water Nutrient DynamicsWater Governance and InfrastructureHydrological Forecasting Using AI