Circular Economy and Sustainability

Aims & Scope

This international peer‐reviewed journal represents a forum for experts such as management scientists, engineers, natural scientists, decision makers, entrepreneurs, economists, social and political scientists, and industry experts to discuss in a systematic way the concepts of Circular Economy (CE) and Sustainability (S), in order to bring to the forefront a new and interdisciplinary approach of these two concepts.

The journal’s aim is to promote the innovation process from technological solutions to economic, social and environmental solutions in the context of circular economy and sustainability.

The journal welcomes papers that integrate at least two dimensions of circular economy and sustainability from different scientific fields.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4475

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1684

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.047

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	29

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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 Energy and Environmental Science, 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.

• Circular Economy and Sustainability: the Past, the Present and the Future Directions

  Citation: 178

  Authors: Ioannis E., Nikoleta, Alexandros

• Examination of the Criticality of Customer Segmentation Using Unsupervised Learning Methods

  Citation: 162

  Authors: Arpit, Ashi, Binay Kumar, Digvijay

• Alkali-Activated Materials and Geopolymer: a Review of Common Precursors and Activators Addressing Circular Economy

  Citation: 161

  Authors: Mehrab, Vahid Mohamad

• Impact of Organizational Culture on The Level of Corporate Social Responsibility Investments: An Exploratory Study

  Citation: 155

  Authors: L. B., K. V. N., H. R., Jigar, K., Binay Kumar, Digvijay

• Nature-Based Solutions as a Tool in the New Circular Economic Model for Climate Change Adaptation

  Citation: 117

  Authors: Alexandros I., Cristina S.C., Ioannis

• Towards Circular Economy in Fashion: Review of Strategies, Barriers and Enablers

  Citation: 111

  Authors: D.G.K., D.

• A Review of Circular Economy Studies in Developed Countries and Its Potential Adoption in Developing Countries

  Citation: 108

  Authors: Anthony, Sandra

• From Sustainable Global Value Chains to Circular Economy—Different Silos, Different Perspectives, but Many Opportunities to Build Bridges

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Joerg S., Valentina, Joseph, Kannan, Robert, Aldo R., Katharina S., Nancy, Weslynne S., Sanjay, Melanie, Charlotte, Paul, Patrick, Noemi, Sherwat E., Luke, Anthony, Diego

• Nature-Based Solutions and Circularity in Cities

  Citation: 103

  Authors: Nataša, Joana A.C., Rocío, Chrysanthy Elisabeth, Evina, Darja, Bernhard, Maria Beatrice, Guenter

• What Is the Relation between Circular Economy and Sustainability? Answers from Frontrunner Companies Engaged with Circular Economy Practices

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Anna M., Katelin, Erik, Andrea, Alberto, Walter J.V., Sandra, Roberta

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