Environmental Reviews

Aims & Scope

Published since 1993, this quarterly e-only journal presents authoritative literature reviews on a wide range of environmental science and associated environmental studies topics, with emphasis on the effects on and response of both natural and manmade ecosystems to anthropogenic stress.

The authorship and scope are international, with critical literature reviews submitted and invited on such topics as sustainability, water supply management, climate change, harvesting impacts, acid rain, pesticide use, lake acidification, air and marine pollution, oil and gas development, biological control, food chain biomagnification, rehabilitation of polluted aquatic systems, erosion, forestry, bio-indicators of environmental stress, conservation of biodiversity, and many other environmental issues.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	5.1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3396

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	593

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.233

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	93

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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
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in 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.

• A review of bioconcentration factor (BCF) and bioaccumulation factor (BAF) assessments for organic chemicals in aquatic organisms

  Citation: 1144

  Authors: Jon A, Frank APC

• A review of drought indices

  Citation: 984

  Authors: Amin, Rehan, Bahman, Faisal I.

• An assessment of global and regional emissions of trace metals to the atmosphere from anthropogenic sources worldwide

  Citation: 856

  Authors: J M, E G

• Azo dyes: past, present and the future

  Citation: 586

  Authors: Amit, Sivanesan Saravana, Tapan

• A review of machine learning applications in wildfire science and management

  Citation: 560

  Authors: Piyush, Sean C.P., Sriram Ganapathi, Mark, Steve, Mike D.

• Effect of N deposition on decomposition of plant litter and soil organic matter in forest systems

  Citation: 504

  Authors: B, E

• Anticipating the consequences of climate change for Canada’s boreal forest ecosystems

  Citation: 469

  Authors: David T., R.I., K.J., M.D., R.A., E.H., M.P., T., M., D.W., J.H., T., R.N., I.D., J.A., L.A.

• Environmental influences on aquatic plants in freshwater ecosystems

  Citation: 443

  Authors: Paresh, Bill

• Peatlands in the Earth’s 21st century climate system

  Citation: 364

  Authors: Steve, Julie, Miriam C., Claire C., J. Boone, Eeva-Stiina, Nigel

• Effects of forest biomass harvesting on soil productivity in boreal and temperate forests — A review

  Citation: 355

  Authors: Evelyne, Kirsten D., David, Brian D., Paul W., Doug G., Suzanne

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