Applied Environmental Education and Communication

Aims & Scope

Applied Environmental Education and Communication is a scholarly journal for both academics and practitioners.

The journal presents the latest developments in the fields of environmental social marketing, environmental journalism, environmental education, sustainability education, environmental interpretation, and environmental health communication.

It also examines environmental initiatives in governmental and corporate public awareness, public relations and outreach, behavioral science, interpersonal and mass media, and worldwide education and communication campaigns.

The journal seeks to advance a synergistic relationship between research and practical information to help readers solve real environmental problems.

Applied Environmental Education and Communication provides practitioners with specific recommendations based on experience and research.

Authors are encouraged to report what did not work as well as what did and make suggestions for future strategies.

This multidisciplinary journal is written in a straightforward style with a minimum of technical jargon.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.397

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13857

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	106

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Environmental Science and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• A Framework for Environmental Education Strategies

  Citation: 115

  Authors: Martha C., Elaine, Kelly

• All Mixed Up? Instrumental and Emancipatory Learning Toward a More Sustainable World: Considerations for EE Policymakers

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Arjen E. J., Floor, Francisca, Sandra, Janneke

• Love or Loss: Effective message framing to promote environmental conservation

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Susan K., Nia A., Beida, Rebecca, Michael P., Eakta

• Does Participation in Citizen Science Improve Scientific Literacy? A Study to Compare Assessment Methods

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Ruth, Spencer, Alycia, Greg

• Failures of Engagement: Lessons Learned from a Citizen Science Pilot Study

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Caroline Gottschalk, Carrie E.

• Sustainable Schools: Renovating Educational Processes

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Annette

• The Seeds of Learning: Young Children Develop Important Skills Through Their Gardening Activities at a Midwestern Early Education Program

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Dana L.

• Environmental Behavior and Gender: An Emerging Area of Concern for Environmental Education Research

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Maria, Constantina

• Unpacking the power of place-based education in climate change communication

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Akriti, Christine Jie, Sonja Wilhelm, Mark

• Outdoor Education and Science Achievement

  Citation: 46

  Authors: José M., Jessica

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