Present Environment and Sustainable Development

Aims & Scope

Present Environment and Sustainable Development(ISSN 1843-5971) is a multi-disciplinary , open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research on pressing environmental challenges and innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

Core areas of focus: - Environmental Science: Examining physical, chemical, and biological processes in the environment.

This includes research on ecosystem dynamics, biodiversity conservation, ecological modeling, pollution control, air and water quality management, waste management, soil science, environmental chemistry, toxicology, remote sensing, environmental GIS, and ecohydrology. - Geography: Exploring the spatial and temporal dimensions of environmental phenomena and human-environment interactions.

This encompasses research on physical geography (geomorphology, hydrology, climatology), human geography (cultural, economic, political, urban), social-ecological systems, spatial analysis, regional development, and landscape change. - Sustainable Development: Investigating theoretical frameworks, concepts, and practical approaches to achieve a more equitable and resilient future.

We welcome research on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), sustainable development indicators, sustainability assessment, and sustainable development planning.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.6
2024	0.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.166

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	6

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	23403

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	72

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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 Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

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APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• Environmental, social and economic factors in sustainable development with food, energy and eco-space aspect security

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Piotr F., Iaroslav

• SUMMER URBAN HEAT ISLAND OF GALAÈšI CITY (ROMANIA) DETECTED USING SATELLITE PRODUCTS

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Ștefănel–Claudiu, Pavel, Lucian

• Assessing the knowledge and attitude of elementary school students towards environmental issues in Rawalpindi

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Nadia, Wenlan, Muhammad Saifullah, Mussarat, Amir

• Child mortality and water stress under the framework of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Evidence from twenty developing countries

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Suyu

• Minimizing the cost of energy consumption for public institutions in Nigeria

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Lukman Ahmed, Abul Kalam, Kateryna, Ukashat, Aikhonomu Osayemen

• PATTERNS OF URBAN FIRE OCCURENCE IN IASI CITY (ROMANIA)

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Anca – Teodora, Lucian, Alexandru

• ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX (ESSI)

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Amna, Bahadir, Ismail

• ANALYSIS OF ANNUAL AND SEASONAL AIR TEMPERATURE TRENDS IN CENTRAL PART OF ROMANIA

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Viorel, Liviu-Octavian, Nicolae, Vlad, Corina

• ECOTOXICOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE SOILFERTILIZED WITH SEWAGE SLUDGE

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Justyna, Katarzyna

• ASSESSMENT OF FLASH-FLOOD SUSCEPTIBILITY IN SMALL RIVER BASINS

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Andreea, Andreea-Violeta, Romulus

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