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WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q1SCImago #7,322Hybrid

International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology

Acronym:jest
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Abbreviation (ISO):Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol
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Identifier (ISSN):1735-1472(Print)/1735-2630(Online)
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Publisher:Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Clarivate IF (2026)
3.4– 0
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q3
WoS SCIEJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology

WoS Q3
12452.0420182.0320192.5420202.8620213.5220223.12023320243.420253.42026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):3.4
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1
0.767
#7,322

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
118

118 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3
Self-Citation Rate3.3%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
768articles/year
13.4% Gold OA•89.01% Original Research

Aims & Scope

International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (IJEST) is an international scholarly refereed research journal which aims to promote the theory and practice of environmental science and technology, innovation, engineering and management. A broad outline of the journal's scope includes: peer reviewed original research articles, case and technical reports, reviews and analyses papers, short communications and notes to the editor, in interdisciplinary information on the practice and status of research in environmental science and technology, both natural and man made. The main aspects of research areas include, but are not exclusive to; environmental chemistry and biology, environments pollution control and abatement technology, transport and fate of pollutants in the environment, concentrations and dispersion of wastes in air, water, and soil, point and non-point sources pollution, heavy metals and organic compounds in the environment, atmospheric pollutants and trace gases, solid and hazardous waste management; soil biodegradation and bioremediation of contaminated sites; environmental impact assessment, industrial ecology, ecological and human risk assessment; improved energy management and auditing efficiency and environmental standards and criteria.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Biology87.9%Chemistry82.8%Engineering75.3%Organic chemistry71.3%Environmental science67.9%Ecology67.4%Physics55.5%Geology52.2%Materials science46.7%Environmental chemistry42.2%Waste management38.9%Quantum mechanics35.9%Environmental engineering32%Biochemistry31.4%Physical chemistry29.9%Metallurgy29.6%Geography29.5%Computer science28.1%Paleontology24.6%Chemical engineering23.9%Mathematics23.2%Composite material22.6%Medicine20.6%
Primary Research Areas

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Q3
Rank211/395
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Q3
Rank252/395
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF3.4
Articles / Year472
Total Citations307
2025
IF3.4
Articles / Year686
Total Citations2,379
2024
IF3
Articles / Year896
Total Citations6,316
2023
IF3.1
Articles / Year655
Total Citations8,187
2022
IF3.519
Articles / Year915
Total Citations15,152

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #7,322Scopus Q1SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:2004-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Agricultural and Biological SciencesEnvironmental Science
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1
0.767

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1
Citations / Doc (2 years)
4.91

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$3,076 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations11,513
3-Year Documents2,508
Citable Documents2,505

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

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)2

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate37.5%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)Q1
Environmental ChemistryQ2
Environmental EngineeringQ2
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: 3.3%

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)Environmental Science & Ecology
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

International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (acronym: jest, abbr: Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol, ISSN: 1735-1472) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Environmental Science, published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg in Iran since 2004. 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 0.767 (Q1), an H-index of 118.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 768 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,076 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Hybrid
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Quarterly
Founding Year
2004
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
CTR ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY RESEARCH & STUDIES, IAU, GRADUATE SCH ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY, SCIENCE & RESEARCH CAMPUS, PO BOX 14515-775, TEHRAN, IRAN, 00000

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Database Updated: 2026-09-30