Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association

Aims & Scope

The Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (J&AWMA) is one of the oldest continuously published, peer-reviewed, technical environmental journals in the world.

First published in 1951 under the name Air Repair, J&AWMA is intended to serve those occupationally involved in air pollution control and waste management through the publication of timely and reliable information.

Vision To be the leading technical communicator for policy-relevant air and waste management science and technology.

Mission To provide A&WMA and the general public with descriptions of timely, contemporary advances in air quality and waste management science and technology for use in improving environmental protection.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.2
2024	2.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.600

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	105

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9679

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	841

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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 Earth and Planetary 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.

• Health Effects of Fine Particulate Air Pollution: Lines that Connect

  Citation: 5158

  Authors: C. Arden, Douglas W.

• Is Daily Mortality Associated Specifically with Fine Particles?

  Citation: 1096

  Authors: Joel, Douglas W., Lucas M.

• Combustion Aerosols: Factors Governing Their Size and Composition and Implications to Human Health

  Citation: 910

  Authors: JoAnn Slama, John M., Adel F.

• Visibility: Science and Regulation

  Citation: 802

  Authors: John G.

• Concentration and Size Distribution of Ultrafine Particles Near a Major Highway

  Citation: 758

  Authors: Yifang, William C., Seongheon, Constantinos

• The IMPROVE_A Temperature Protocol for Thermal/Optical Carbon Analysis: Maintaining Consistency with a Long-Term Database

  Citation: 693

  Authors: Judith C., John G., L.-W. Antony, M.C. Oliver, Norman F., Dana, Steven

• Separation and Capture of CO₂from Large Stationary Sources and Sequestration in Geological Formations—Coalbeds and Deep Saline Aquifers

  Citation: 622

  Authors: Curt M., Brian R., Evan J., James S., Henry W.

• Megacities and Atmospheric Pollution

  Citation: 612

  Authors: Mario J., Luisa T.

• Receptor Modeling of Ambient Particulate Matter Data Using Positive Matrix Factorization: Review of Existing Methods

  Citation: 590

  Authors: Adam, Shelly I., Prakash V.

• Nanoparticles and the Environment

  Citation: 577

  Authors: Pratim, Chang-Yu

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