Journal of Industrial Ecology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Industrial Ecology addresses a series of related topics: material and energy flows studies ('industrial metabolism') technological change dematerialization and decarbonization life cycle planning, design and assessment design for the environment extended producer responsibility ('product stewardship') eco-industrial parks ('industrial symbiosis') product-oriented environmental policy eco-efficiency Journal of Industrial Ecology is open to and encourages submissions that are interdisciplinary in approach.

In addition to more formal academic papers, the journal seeks to provide a forum for continuing exchange of information and opinions through contributions from scholars, environmental managers, policymakers, advocates and others involved in environmental science, management and policy.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	5.4
2024	4.90

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1413

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2898

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.011

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	141

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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 Economics, Econometrics and Finance, 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.

• Comparative Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Conventional and Electric Vehicles

  Citation: 1233

  Authors: Troy R., Bhawna, Guillaume, Anders Hammer

• The Relevance of Circular Economy Practices to the Sustainable Development Goals

  Citation: 1191

  Authors: Patrick, Kartika, Uwe

• The Emergence of Circular Economy: A New Framing Around Prolonging Resource Productivity

  Citation: 976

  Authors: Fenna, Geraldine

• The Changing Metabolism of Cities

  Citation: 920

  Authors: Christopher, John, Joshua

• Circular Economy Rebound

  Citation: 859

  Authors: Trevor, Roland

• “Uncovering” Industrial Symbiosis

  Citation: 853

  Authors: Marian R.

• A Review and Typology of Circular Economy Business Model Patterns

  Citation: 827

  Authors: Florian, Stefan, Nancy M. P.

• How Circular is the Global Economy?: An Assessment of Material Flows, Waste Production, and Recycling in the European Union and the World in 2005

  Citation: 816

  Authors: Willi, Fridolin, Dominik, Markus

• Does It Really Pay to Be Green? An Empirical Study of Firm Environmental and Financial Performance: An Empirical Study of Firm Environmental and Financial Performance

  Citation: 812

  Authors: Andrew A., Michael J.

• The Circular Economy: A New Development Strategy in China

  Citation: 746

  Authors: Zengwei, Jun, Yuichi

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