Journal of Environmental Quality

Aims & Scope

Articles in JEQ cover various aspects of anthropogenic impacts on the environment, including agricultural, terrestrial, atmospheric, and aquatic systems, with emphasis on the understanding of underlying processes.

To be acceptable for consideration in JEQ, a manuscript must make a significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge or toward a better understanding of existing concepts.

The study should define principles of broad applicability, be related to problems over a sizable geographic area, or be of potential interest to a representative number of scientists.

Emphasis is given to the understanding of underlying processes rather than to monitoring.

Contributions are accepted from all disciplines for consideration by the editorial board.

Manuscripts may be volunteered, invited, or coordinated as a special section or symposium.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	2.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.768

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	196

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7146

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	6154

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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.

• The Role of Phosphorus in the Eutrophication of Receiving Waters: A Review

  Citation: 1406

  Authors: David L.

• Nanoparticle Aggregation: Challenges to Understanding Transport and Reactivity in the Environment

  Citation: 1078

  Authors: Ernest M., Tanapon, Gregory V.

• Overview of Hypoxia around the World

  Citation: 1019

  Authors: Robert J.

• Application of Radioactive Fallout Cesium‐137 for Measuring Soil Erosion and Sediment Accumulation Rates and Patterns: A Review

  Citation: 972

  Authors: Jerry C., J. Roger

• Managing Agricultural Phosphorus for Protection of Surface Waters: Issues and Options

  Citation: 971

  Authors: Andrew N., S. C., R., J. T., T. C., K. R.

• Occurrence of Nitrate in Groundwater—A Review

  Citation: 855

  Authors: R. F., M. E.

• Phosphorus Legacy: Overcoming the Effects of Past Management Practices to Mitigate Future Water Quality Impairment

  Citation: 823

  Authors: Andrew, Helen P., Anthony, Linda, Bryan, Peter

• Phosphorus Loss in Agricultural Drainage: Historical Perspective and Current Research

  Citation: 812

  Authors: J. T., R. R., B. C.

• Characterization of Slow Pyrolysis Biochars: Effects of Feedstocks and Pyrolysis Temperature on Biochar Properties

  Citation: 812

  Authors: Stefanie, Franz, Alex, Raad, Franz, Volker, Manfred, Martin H., Gerhard

• Biochar: A Synthesis of Its Agronomic Impact beyond Carbon Sequestration

  Citation: 797

  Authors: Kurt A., Keri B., Jeffrey M., David W., James A., Harold P., Akwasi A., Isabel M., Marshall C., Andrew J., Rodrick D., Kristine A.

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