Journal of People, Plants, and Environment

Aims & Scope

The Journal of People Plants Environment is the official journal of The Society for People, Plants, and Environment.

Abbreviated title is ‘J.

People Plants Environ.’.

It was launched in 1998.

The Journal of People, Plants, and Environment (PPE) (ISSN 2508-7673) is an international peer- reviewed journal aimed at presenting high-quality research with all plant-dominated resources in and around communities such as street trees, urban forests, parks and gardens, natural conservation areas, botanical gardens and cemeteries and their use, planning, design, establishment and management as its main topics.

The PPE focuses on the considerable scientific effects of plants on people and surrounding environments covering on the multidisciplinary research areas of environmental science, environmental planning and design, environmental psychology, environmental pedagogy, urban and landscape planning, environmental management, horticultural therapy, rehabilitation medicine, preventive medicine, psychiatry and forestry management.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	20920

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	120

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.204

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	9

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

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

• Health benefits of evidence-based biophilic-designed environments: A review

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Shih-Han, Chun-Yen

• The Effects of Watching a Virtual Reality (VR) Forest Video on Stress Reduction in Adults

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Sungjun, Dawou, Jeongdo, Da-Young, Soojin, Bum-Jin

• Evaluation of Growth, Flowering, and Chlorophyll Fluorescence Responses of <italic>Viola cornuta</italic> cv. Penny Red Wing according to Spectral Power Distributions

  Citation: 18

  Authors: In Tae, Jae Hwan, Eun Ji, Sang Yong

• Horticultural Therapy Programs Enhancing Quality of Life and Reducing Depression and Burden for Caregivers of Elderly with Dementia

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Yong Hyun, Chul Soo, Hwa-Ok, Eun Ji, Kyung Heui, Euy Sun, Su Hyeon, Moo Ryong

• Effects of the Forest Healing Program on Depression, Cognition, and the Autonomic Nervous System in the Elderly with Cognitive Decline

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Young-suwn, Jaeuk, Taegyu, Jiyune, Dong-jun

• Removal Potential of Particulate Matter of 12 Woody Plant Species for Landscape Planting

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Kei-Jung, Odsuren, Sang-Yong, Jong-Cheol, Jung-Won, Bong-Ju

• Effects of Plant Cultivating Activity for Reducing Parental Stress

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Hye Sook, Gyung Mee, Sun-Jin, Jae Soon

• Assessment of the Particulate Matter Reduction Potential of Climbing Plants on Green Walls for Air Quality Management

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Na Ra, Jeong-Hee, Seung Won, Jong-Cheol, Woo Young

• Evaluation on the Potential of 18 Species of Indoor Plants to Reduce Particulate Matter

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Na Ra, Kwang Jin, Ji Hye, Seung Won, Soojin

• Comparison of the Particulate Matter Removal Capacity of 11 Herbaceous Landscape Plants

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Kei-Jung, Uuriintuya, Sang-Yong, Jong-Cheol, Bong-Ju

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