Limnology
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
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SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
48 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Limnology is a scientific journal published three times a year, in January, April, and August, by Springer in association with the Japanese Society of Limnology. The editors welcome original scientific contributions on physical, chemical, biological, or related research, including environmental issues, on any aspect of basic, theoretical, or applied limnology that present significant findings for the community of scholars. The journal publishes Rapid communications, Research papers, Review articles, Asia/Oceania reports, and Comments. The aims and scope of Limnology are to publish scientific and/or technical papers in limnological sciences, to serve as a platform for information dissemination among scientists and practitioners, to enhance international links, and to contribute to the development of limnology.
Special Issues
Calls for PapersNo active Calls for Papers found for this journal.
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisLimnology (acronym: limn, abbr: LIMNOLOGY, ISSN: 1439-8621) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Geosciences, published by Springer Japan in Japan since 2000. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.40, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.524 (Q2), an H-index of 48.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Tri-annual, an annual output of approximately 42 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,953 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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