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Best Environmental Sciences Journals

This comprehensive ranking presents a meticulously curated list of scientific journals in the field of Environmental Sciences. Developed by Research.com, a leading authority on science research since 2014, this ranking harnesses trusted metrics to evaluate scholarly contributions across all major disciplines, including Environmental Sciences.

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Journal Details
Best scientists
Documents
D-Index
601 Rank Lake and Reservoir Management Best Scientists 52 52 D-Index 10
602 Rank Wetlands Ecology and Management Best Scientists 111 103 D-Index 11
603 Rank Journal of Integrative Environmental Sciences Best Scientists 33 22 D-Index 9
604 Rank Marine Biodiversity Best Scientists 144 170 D-Index 14
605 Rank Energy and Environment Best Scientists 125 157 D-Index 24
606 Rank Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment Best Scientists 31 30 D-Index 7
607 Rank Geomicrobiology Journal Best Scientists 87 75 D-Index 14
608 Rank Air, Soil and Water Research Best Scientists 41 25 D-Index 11
609 Rank Detritus

Detritus

2611-4127
Best Scientists 33 47 D-Index 9
610 Rank Society and Natural Resources Best Scientists 91 91 D-Index 18
611 Rank International Journal of River Basin Management Best Scientists 34 38 D-Index 14
612 Rank Advanced Sustainable Systems Best Scientists 731 655 D-Index 47
613 Rank Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions Best Scientists 81 154 D-Index 42
614 Rank Journal of Hydro-Environment Research Best Scientists 52 59 D-Index 12
615 Rank New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research Best Scientists 72 97 D-Index 12
616 Rank Plant, Soil and Environment

Plant, Soil and Environment

1214-1178, Monthly
Best Scientists 61 59 D-Index 14
617 Rank Environment and Planning E: Nature and Space Best Scientists 43 52 D-Index 15
618 Rank Local Environment

Local Environment

1354-9839
Best Scientists 54 61 D-Index 14
619 Rank Acta Oecologica

Acta Oecologica

1146-609X
Best Scientists 150 127 D-Index 13
620 Rank Russian Meteorology and Hydrology Best Scientists 18 27 D-Index 7
621 Rank Journal of Forestry Best Scientists 58 68 D-Index 13
622 Rank Environmental Technology Reviews Best Scientists 26 25 D-Index 9
623 Rank Environmental Hazards Best Scientists 27 27 D-Index 10
624 Rank Journal of Shellfish Research Best Scientists 40 58 D-Index 10
625 Rank Radioprotection

Radioprotection

0033-8451
Best Scientists 12 17 D-Index 7
626 Rank Science and Technology for the Built Environment Best Scientists 85 128 D-Index 14
627 Rank Scientia Marina

Scientia Marina

0214-8358
Best Scientists 44 48 D-Index 9
628 Rank Applied Ecology and Environmental Research Best Scientists 155 164 D-Index 9
629 Rank Marine Technology Society Journal Best Scientists 117 74 D-Index 9
630 Rank Bulletin of Atmospheric Science and Technology Best Scientists 33 21 D-Index 6
631 Rank Water International Best Scientists 46 68 D-Index 15
632 Rank Advances in Statistical Climatology, Meteorology and Oceanography Best Scientists 29 29 D-Index 7
633 Rank Atmosfera

Atmosfera

0187-6236
Best Scientists 28 28 D-Index 6
634 Rank Environmental and Sustainability Indicators Best Scientists 115 96 D-Index 16
635 Rank Aquatic Microbial Ecology Best Scientists 78 53 D-Index 11
636 Rank Chinese Journal of Plant Ecology Best Scientists 110 157 D-Index 13
637 Rank Journal of Environmental Exposure Assessment Best Scientists 35 36 D-Index 7
638 Rank Physical Geography

Physical Geography

0272-3646
Best Scientists 47 42 D-Index 11
639 Rank IForest

IForest

1971-7458
Best Scientists 89 80 D-Index 13
640 Rank South African Journal of Science Best Scientists 148 190 D-Index 14
641 Rank Water Emerging Contaminants & Nanoplastics Best Scientists 31 24 D-Index 6
642 Rank Environmental Health Insights Best Scientists 53 40 D-Index 11
643 Rank Environmental Justice Best Scientists 41 38 D-Index 8
644 Rank PLOS Sustainability and Transformation Best Scientists 84 47 D-Index 11
645 Rank Journal of Limnology Best Scientists 45 51 D-Index 8
646 Rank Mediterranean Marine Science Best Scientists 95 127 D-Index 18
647 Rank Cuadernos de Investigacion Geografica Best Scientists 32 37 D-Index 8
648 Rank Geografiska Annaler, Series A: Physical Geography Best Scientists 39 39 D-Index 8
649 Rank Meteorology

Meteorology

2674-0494
Best Scientists 17 19 D-Index 6
650 Rank Isotopes in Environmental and Health Studies Best Scientists 79 72 D-Index 11
651 Rank Sustainable Water Resources Management Best Scientists 53 49 D-Index 12
652 Rank Fungal Ecology

Fungal Ecology

1754-5048
Best Scientists 212 175 D-Index 20
653 Rank Journal of Maps

Journal of Maps

1744-5647, Irregular
Best Scientists 196 169 D-Index 18
654 Rank Journal of Agricultural Meteorology Best Scientists 27 30 D-Index 8
655 Rank Journal of Coastal Conservation Best Scientists 58 60 D-Index 11
656 Rank Austral Ecology

Austral Ecology

1442-9985
Best Scientists 299 358 D-Index 17
657 Rank Applied Vegetation Science Best Scientists 232 206 D-Index 20
658 Rank H2Open Journal

H2Open Journal

2616-6518
Best Scientists 23 27 D-Index 7
659 Rank Journal of Water Reuse and Desalination Best Scientists 39 38 D-Index 11
660 Rank Mine Water and the Environment Best Scientists 49 50 D-Index 10
661 Rank Geographical Journal Best Scientists 52 54 D-Index 14
662 Rank Tropical Ecology

Tropical Ecology

0564-3295
Best Scientists 41 39 D-Index 10
663 Rank Izvestiya - Atmospheric and Ocean Physics Best Scientists 20 46 D-Index 6
664 Rank Food Webs

Food Webs

2352-2496
Best Scientists 109 95 D-Index 11
665 Rank Fisheries Management and Ecology Best Scientists 120 137 D-Index 18
666 Rank Human Ecology

Human Ecology

0300-7839
Best Scientists 89 92 D-Index 13
667 Rank Reviews on Environmental Health Best Scientists 38 52 D-Index 14
668 Rank City and Environment Interactions Best Scientists 22 22 D-Index 9
669 Rank Journal of Sedimentary Environments Best Scientists 23 23 D-Index 8
670 Rank Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health - Part A Best Scientists 78 82 D-Index 14
671 Rank Journal of Polymers and the Environment Best Scientists 338 443 D-Index 43
672 Rank Biofouling

Biofouling

0892-7014
Best Scientists 113 114 D-Index 20
673 Rank Marine Ecology

Marine Ecology

0173-9565
Best Scientists 90 87 D-Index 11
674 Rank Water Quality Research Journal Best Scientists 18 11 D-Index 6
675 Rank Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems Best Scientists 66 82 D-Index 16
676 Rank Pacific Conservation Biology Best Scientists 146 142 D-Index 13
677 Rank Energy and Built Environment Best Scientists 92 105 D-Index 28
678 Rank Population and Environment Best Scientists 36 32 D-Index 12
679 Rank Watershed Ecology and the Environment Best Scientists 17 16 D-Index 6
680 Rank Forest Science

Forest Science

0015-749X
Best Scientists 62 61 D-Index 11
681 Rank Paddy and Water Environment Best Scientists 32 30 D-Index 12
682 Rank Perspectives in Plant Ecology, Evolution and Systematics Best Scientists 112 86 D-Index 15
683 Rank Environment

Environment

0013-9157
Best Scientists 30 51 D-Index 9
684 Rank Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy Best Scientists 163 172 D-Index 22
685 Rank Southern African Geographical Journal Best Scientists 16 27 D-Index 7
686 Rank Urban Planning

Urban Planning

2183-7635
Best Scientists 33 35 D-Index 11
687 Rank Journal of the ASABE Best Scientists 92 111 D-Index 7
688 Rank Clean Air Journal

Clean Air Journal

1017-1703
Best Scientists 33 29 D-Index 5
689 Rank Journal of Ocean University of China Best Scientists 102 125 D-Index 10
690 Rank Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom Best Scientists 136 141 D-Index 13
691 Rank Oxford Open Climate Change Best Scientists 43 28 D-Index 7
692 Rank Geoscience Communication Best Scientists 56 38 D-Index 11
693 Rank Water Practice and Technology Best Scientists 58 66 D-Index 11
694 Rank San Francisco Estuary and Watershed Science Best Scientists 40 34 D-Index 8
695 Rank Soil and Sediment Contamination Best Scientists 45 45 D-Index 8
696 Rank Advances in Science and Research Best Scientists 16 13 D-Index 5
697 Rank Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology Best Scientists 27 32 D-Index 11
698 Rank Indoor and Built Environment Best Scientists 90 101 D-Index 18
700 Rank New Forests

New Forests

0169-4286
Best Scientists 129 128 D-Index 15

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