What is the Impact Factor of Anthropocene Review?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Anthropocene Review is 3.40, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Anthropocene Review indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Anthropocene Review is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.262 (Q1) and an H-index of 45.

Who publishes Anthropocene Review and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Anthropocene Review is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,331 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Anthropocene Review?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Anthropocene Review is "ANTHROPOCENE REV". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q1SCImago #3,325Hybrid

Anthropocene Review

Abbreviation (ISO):ANTHROPOCENE REV

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Identifier (ISSN):2053-0196(Print)/2053-020X(Online)

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Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.4↓ -0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Anthropocene Review

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.4

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.262

#3,325

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

45 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate16%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

29articles/year

51.81% Gold OA•66.67% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Anthropocene Review is a trans-disciplinary journal issued 3 times per year, bringing together peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of research pertaining to the Anthropocene, from earth and environmental sciences, social sciences, material sciences, and humanities.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology95.5%Ecology93.9%Geology89.4%Philosophy82.8%Environmental ethics74.7%Paleontology73.7%Anthropocene68.2%Geography56.6%History54%Sociology51%Political science47%Economics45.5%Law44.4%Oceanography42.9%Computer science40.9%Archaeology37.4%Physics36.9%Epistemology33.3%Environmental science33.3%Engineering25.3%Art23.2%Climate change21.7%Mathematics20.2%Quantum mechanics20.2%

Primary Research Areas

Environmental Science Ecology

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Rank211/395

IndexSCIE

JCRSSCI2026

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Rank90/202

IndexSSCI

JCRSCIE2026

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank84/259

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Rank223/395

IndexSCIE

JCISSCI2026

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Rank128/202

IndexSSCI

JCISCIE2026

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank129/259

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES	JCRSCIE	211/395	Q3
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES	JCRSSCI	90/202	Q2
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	84/259	Q2
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES	JCISCIE	223/395	Q3
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES	JCISSCI	128/202	Q3
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	129/259	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.4

Articles / Year15

Total Citations1

2025

IF3.5

Articles / Year22

Total Citations38

2024

IF2.5

Articles / Year22

Total Citations62

2023

IF2.8

Articles / Year43

Total Citations696

2022

IF3.682

Articles / Year24

Total Citations314

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.4	15	1
2025	3.5	22	38
2024	2.5	22	62
2023	2.8	43	696
2022	3.682	24	314
2021	4.182	32	571
2020	2.971	24	622
2019	3.111	20	815
2018	0	16	705
2017	—	22	1,005
2016	—	15	1,002
2015	—	23	5,492

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #3,325Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2014-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary SciencesEnvironmental Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.262

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

4.97

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,331 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations464

3-Year Documents100

Citable Documents100

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate28.2%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

EcologyQ1

GeologyQ1

Global and Planetary ChangeQ2

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 16%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Earth Sciences

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Anthropocene Review (abbr: ANTHROPOCENE REV, ISSN: 2053-0196) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Environmental Science, published by SAGE Publications Inc. in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.40, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.262 (Q1), an H-index of 45.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 29 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,331 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.