Journal profile · Medicine-Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health
ISSN 2468-5844 · Elsevier
Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health: CAS Zone 3 · Environmental Science & Ecology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 6.6 (journal website); subscription journal; APC about USD 3,700; review about 114 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 105 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 3 of Environmental Science & Ecology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts, Microplastics and Plastic Pollution and Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, together about 23.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
COESH is part of the Current Opinion and Research (CO+RE) suite of journals . Please note that review articles in Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health (COESH) are by invitation only. It will invite top experts to write short reviews on current advances in their field.Articles published in COESH cover all the different aspects of Environment and Health under the following themes sections:• Environmental Chemistry• Environmental Health• Environmental Pollution• Environmental Processes and Technologies • Environmental Toxicology• Environmental Impact Assessment• Environmental Modelling, Monitoring and Assessment• Environmental Epidemiology• Bioinformatics, and Artificial Intelligence in Environmental Health Science• Impacts of climate change on Environmental sustainability and human health• Exposomics• Human health• Woman and Child's Environmental HealthEach theme helps to identify, understand and solve environmental problems and is not mutually exclusive. Once a year, we publish an Open Issue, which offers an opportunity for authors working on diverse topics to submit an abstract for consideration.SubmissionsCurrent Opinion in Environmental Science & Health allows two ways to submit to the journal:Invitation – in line with the established procedure followed across all Current Opinion titles andNEW– Authors may submit their work through the 'unsolicited submission’ option' available in the submission portal (https://www.editorialmanager.com/coesh/default2.aspx) which ensures the journal remains fully open to prospective contributorsIn the cover letter accompanying the submission, the corresponding author of a review article should provide a concise description of their expertise in the subject area, and list at least 10 relevant research papers on which they also served as the corresponding author." The letter should also articulate the need for the proposed review and clearly state how the submission distinguishes itself from the most recent and related Reviews, Perspectives, or Viewpoints in the field.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Editor-in-chief Dimitra LambropoulouPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 8 in mainland China (about 17%); most named United States 11, Mainland China 8, Italy 7, Spain 4, United Kingdom 2 (46 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental ImpactsEnvironmental Science8.7%
- Microplastics and Plastic PollutionEnvironmental Science8.3%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance6.1%
- Educational Robotics and EngineeringComputer Science6%
- Recycling and Waste Management TechniquesEnvironmental Science5.9%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering5.9%
- Water Treatment and DisinfectionEnvironmental Science5.7%
- Toxic Organic Pollutants ImpactEnvironmental Science5.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 6.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 15.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 15.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.53LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.34LetPub ·
- h-index
- 80OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 421OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.58OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 766 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 58 | 22 | 35 |
| 2025 | 105 | 29 | 616 |
| 2024 | 56 | 21 | 571 |
| 2023 | 83 | 24 | 1,526 |
| 2022 | 109 | 46 | 2,656 |
| 2021 | 91 | 34 | 3,749 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
114 dayssubmission to acceptance
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Submission to first decision
- 11 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 55 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 114 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 6 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,700 / EUR 3,570 / GBP 3,050 / JPY 473,790 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 2,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted4, with length limits
- opinionReview ArticlesAuthors write short review articles in which they present recent developments in their subject, emphasising the aspects that, in their opinion, a…main text ≤ 2,000 words
- reviewReview ArticlesAuthors write short review articles in which they present recent developments in their subject, emphasising the aspects that, in their opinion, a…main text ≤ 2,000 words
- review articlesReview ArticlesAuthors write short review articles in which they present recent developments in their subject, emphasising the aspects that, in their opinion, a…Length not stated
- short reviewReview ArticlesAuthors write short review articles in which they present recent developments in their subject, emphasising the aspects that, in their opinion, a…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of one reviewer for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Rea…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 2468-5844
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health
What CAS zone is Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health is in Zone 3 of Environmental Science & Ecology, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Environmental Sciences. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Environmental Science & Ecology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 6.6; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 15.1, h-index 80.
How long does peer review take at Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health?
The publisher reports about 114 days (submission to acceptance). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 2,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health based?
Of the 46 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 8 (about 17%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (11), Mainland China (8) and Italy (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health is indexed in Scopus.
Is Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health open access, and what is the APC?
Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health is a subscription journal. APC about USD 3,700.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .