International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development

Aims & Scope

IJESD addresses matters related to environment and sustainable development, paying special attention to relevant issues in developing countries while reporting on the latest environmental trends in industrialised nations.

Its range of themes encompasses ecological studies, field research, empirical work and descriptive analyses on topics such as environmental systems, environmental policies and politics, environmental legislation, environmental impact assessment, water and energy related issues, and sustainability.

Other matters related to or which influence the international debate on sustainability will be also considered.

Topics covered include: -Global environmental issues- Agenda 21- Energy, water, recycling, waste management- Environmental reports- Environmental policies and action plans- Environmental systems- Environmental legislation- Environmental impact assessment- Sustainable development approaches and methods.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	19682

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	78

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	0.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.227

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	24

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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 Energy, 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 decade of sustainability reporting: developments and significance

  Citation: 250

  Authors: Ans

• Green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles from Mimosa pudica root extract

  Citation: 134

  Authors: V.A., V., R.S. Ernest, S.

• Concept and practice: the case of UNESCO biosphere reserves

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Natarajan, Ana, Nguyen Hoang

• Urbanisation and environmental degradation in Dhaka Metropolitan Area of Bangladesh

  Citation: 101

  Authors: Ashraf M., Md. Humayun, Kamrun, Md. Ziaur

• People in the forest: community forestry experiences from Southeast Asia

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Mark

• A new perspective for decision makers to improve efficiency in social business intelligence systems for sustainable development

  Citation: 66

  Authors: R., E., A.

• Mechanical characterisation and flexural performance of eco-friendly concrete produced with fly ash as cement replacement and coconut shell coarse aggregate

  Citation: 49

  Authors: R., R., S.N.

• Influencing individual sustainability: a review of the evidence on the role of community-based organisations

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Lucie

• Sustainable development practices in mining sector: a GSCM approach

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Kamalakanta, Akhilesh

• Climatic changes and vulnerability of household food utilisation in Malaysian East Coast Economic Region

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Md. Mahmudul, Chamhuri, Basri Abdul, Abu N.M.

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