Limnology and Oceanography Letters
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51 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Limnology and Oceanography Letters (LO-Letters) is a platform for communication of the most innovative and trend-setting research in the aquatic sciences. Manuscripts should present high impact, cutting-edge results, discoveries or conceptual developments in any area of limnology and oceanography or their integration. Manuscripts will be selected based on their broad interest to the field, the strength of their empirical and conceptual foundations; their insightful, succinct and elegant conclusions; and their potential to advance knowledge in the aquatic sciences. Submissions must be short-format articles that are concise, highly focused analyses, with few display items.
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LIMNOLOGY
OCEANOGRAPHY
LIMNOLOGY
OCEANOGRAPHY
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisLimnology and Oceanography Letters (abbr: LIMNOL. OCEANOGR. LETT, ISSN: 2378-2242) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Multiple, published by WILEY in United States. 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 2.089 (Q1), an H-index of 51.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 35 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $3,967 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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