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WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #2,658Hybrid

Journal of Environmental Informatics

Abbreviation (ISO):J ENVIRON INFORM
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Identifier (ISSN):1726-2135(Print)/1684-8799(Online)
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Publisher:International Society for Environmental Information Sciences
Clarivate IF (2026)
7.3↑ +1.9
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q1
WoS SCIEJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Environmental Informatics

WoS Q1
3710144.5220184.3820194.620205.27202110.2202272023620245.420257.32026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):7.3
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1
1.426
#2,658

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
41

41 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1
Self-Citation Rate1.7%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
31articles/year
1.47% Gold OA•95.24% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Journal of Environmental Informatics (JEI) is an international, peer-reviewed, and interdisciplinary publication designed to foster research innovation and discovery on basic science and information technology for addressing various environmental problems. The journal aims to motivate and enhance the integration of science and technology to help develop sustainable solutions that are consensus-oriented, risk-informed, scientifically-based and cost-effective. JEI serves researchers, educators and practitioners who are interested in theoretical and/or applied aspects of environmental science, regardless of disciplinary boundaries. The topics addressed by the journal include: - Planning of energy, environmental and ecological management systems - Simulation, optimization and Environmental decision support - Environmental geomatics - GIS, RS and other spatial information technologies - Informatics for environmental chemistry and biochemistry - Environmental applications of functional materials - Environmental phenomena at atomic, molecular and macromolecular scales - Modeling of chemical, biological and environmental processes - Modeling of biotechnological systems for enhanced pollution mitigation - Computer graphics and visualization for environmental decision support - Artificial intelligence and expert systems for environmental applications - Environmental statistics and risk analysis - Climate modeling, downscaling, impact assessment, and adaptation planning - Other areas of environmental systems science and information technology.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Engineering72.5%Biology71.5%Computer science65.4%Ecology60.8%Geology60.4%Environmental science59.1%Geography57.9%Mathematics51.2%Physics48%Statistics32.3%Artificial intelligence30.8%Chemistry29.6%Economics29.1%History27.5%Archaeology27%Geotechnical engineering24.5%Machine learning24.1%Organic chemistry23.5%Quantum mechanics23.1%Oceanography22%Cartography20.8%Paleontology20.3%Hydrology (agriculture)20.1%Philosophy20.1%
Primary Research Areas

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Q1
Rank62/395
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Q1
Rank64/395
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF7.3
Articles / Year12
Total Citations1
2025
IF5.4
Articles / Year24
Total Citations48
2024
IF6
Articles / Year24
Total Citations215
2023
IF7
Articles / Year21
Total Citations297
2022
IF10.22
Articles / Year11
Total Citations198

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #2,658Scopus Q1SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:2007-2025
Scopus Broad Areas:Computer ScienceDecision SciencesEnvironmental Science
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1
1.426

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1
Citations / Doc (2 years)
6.92

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$3,599 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations384
3-Year Documents71
Citable Documents71

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 Rate27.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Computer Science ApplicationsQ1
Decision Sciences (miscellaneous)Q1
Environmental Science (miscellaneous)Q1
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: 1.7%

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):
2区 (Zone 2)Environmental Science & Ecology
Minor Category (Specific Field):
2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

Journal of Environmental Informatics (abbr: J ENVIRON INFORM, ISSN: 1726-2135) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, published by International Society for Environmental Information Sciences in Canada. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 7.30, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.426 (Q1), an H-index of 41.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 31 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,599 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
International Society for Environmental Information Sciences
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Quarterly
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
INT SOC ENVIRON INFORM SCI, 4246 ALBERT ST, REGINA, CANADA, SASKATCHEWAN, S4S 3R9

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Database Updated: 2026-09-30