River Research and Applications

Aims & Scope

River Research and Applications , previously published as Regulated Rivers: Research and Management (1987-2001), is an international journal dedicated to the promotion of basic and applied scientific research on rivers.

The journal publishes original scientific and technical papers on biological, ecological, geomorphological, hydrological, engineering and geographical aspects related to rivers in both the developed and developing world.

Papers showing how basic studies and new science can be of use in applied problems associated with river management, regulation and restoration are encouraged as is interdisciplinary research concerned directly or indirectly with river management problems.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	1.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.633

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	115

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9129

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1021

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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.

• A global perspective on environmental flow assessment: emerging trends in the development and application of environmental flow methodologies for rivers

  Citation: 1223

  Authors: R. E.

• Redundancy and the choice of hydrologic indices for characterizing streamflow regimes

  Citation: 903

  Authors: Julian D., N. L.

• Fluorescence analysis of dissolved organic matter in natural, waste and polluted waters—a review

  Citation: 845

  Authors: Naomi, Andy, Darren

• The riverine ecosystem synthesis: biocomplexity in river networks across space and time

  Citation: 715

  Authors: James H., Martin C., Michael D.

• Fine‐grained sediment in river systems: environmental significance and management issues

  Citation: 530

  Authors: P. N., R. J., A. J., B., D. M., A. J., G. M., M., M. J., D. H., E. L., W., N. A.

• THE IMPACT OF FINE SEDIMENT ON MACRO‐INVERTEBRATES

  Citation: 396

  Authors: J. I., J. F., A. L., D. A., P. S., P. D.

• From the myth of a lost paradise to targeted river restoration: forget natural references and focus on human benefits

  Citation: 395

  Authors: Simon, Hervé

• PERFORMANCE OF FISH PASSAGE STRUCTURES AT UPSTREAM BARRIERS TO MIGRATION

  Citation: 358

  Authors: C. M., T., A.

• A PRESUMPTIVE STANDARD FOR ENVIRONMENTAL FLOW PROTECTION

  Citation: 324

  Authors: B. D., M. M., C., C.

• A scenario‐based holistic approach to environmental flow assessments for rivers

  Citation: 291

  Authors: Jackie, Cate, Hossein

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