International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology

Aims & Scope

International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (IJEST) is an international scholarly refereed research journal which aims to promote the theory and practice of environmental science and technology, innovation, engineering and management.

A broad outline of the journal's scope includes; peer reviewed original research articles, case and technical reports, reviews and analyses papers, short communications and notes to the editor, in interdisciplinary information on the practice and status of research in environmental science and technology, both natural and man made.

The main aspects of research areas include, but are not exclusive to; environmental chemistry and biology, environments pollution control and abatement technology, transport and fate of pollutants in the environment, concentrations and dispersion of wastes in air, water, and soil, point and non-point sources pollution, heavy metals and organic compounds in the environment, atmospheric pollutants and trace gases, solid and hazardous waste management; soil biodegradation and bioremediation of contaminated sites; environmental impact assessment, industrial ecology, ecological and human risk assessment; improved energy management and auditing efficiency and environmental standards and criteria.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.4
2024	3.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.736

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	110

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7597

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	9530

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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 Agricultural and Biological Sciences 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.

• Textile dye wastewater characteristics and constituents of synthetic effluents: a critical review

  Citation: 1508

  Authors: D. A., M.

• Heavy metal stress and responses in plants

  Citation: 731

  Authors: N.-H., T., M. Q., S. R., A., V., M.

• Mechanisms and adsorption capacities of biochar for the removal of organic and inorganic pollutants from industrial wastewater

  Citation: 598

  Authors: T. G., M., E. D., A., S.

• Biotechnological advances in bioremediation of heavy metals contaminated ecosystems: an overview with special reference to phytoremediation

  Citation: 503

  Authors: D., Chitranjan

• Regeneration of adsorbents and recovery of heavy metals: a review

  Citation: 407

  Authors: S., P. K., S. R.

• Coastline change detection using remote sensing

  Citation: 360

  Authors: A. A., A., N.

• GIS-based frequency ratio and index of entropy models for landslide susceptibility assessment in the Caspian forest, northern Iran

  Citation: 350

  Authors: A., A., H. R., J., A.

• Adsorption isotherms, kinetics and mechanism for the adsorption of cationic and anionic dyes onto carbonaceous particles prepared from Juglans regia shell biomass

  Citation: 313

  Authors: S., A., A. B.

• Heavy metal contamination and its indexing approach for river water

  Citation: 313

  Authors: R., G.

• Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in organs of fresh water fish Cyprinus carpio (Common carp)

  Citation: 295

  Authors: R., M.

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