Cambridge Prisms: Coastal Futures is a new open access journal from Cambridge University Press, publishing research on the coastlines of the world and the challenges they face. It is a sister journal to Cambridge Prisms: Marine Ecology and Cambridge Prisms: Ocean Science. The journal publishes research on all aspects of coastal science, including but not limited to: coastal geomorphology, coastal processes, coastal ecosystems, coastal management, coastal adaptation, coastal policy, coastal communities, coastal heritage, coastal futures, and the intersection of these topics. The journal is committed to publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research that is accessible to a wide audience. It is also committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the field of coastal science.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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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.
EcologyQ1
Environmental Science (miscellaneous)Q1
LawQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Environmental SciencesMarine & Freshwater Biology
Scopus Categories
LawEnvironmental Science (miscellaneous)Ecology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Coastal and Marine DynamicsCoastal and Marine ManagementCoastal wetland ecosystem dynamicsTropical and Extratropical Cyclones ResearchCoral and Marine Ecosystems StudiesClimate Change, Adaptation, MigrationFlood Risk Assessment and ManagementMarine and coastal plant biologyClimate variability and modelsArctic and Russian Policy Studies