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Environmental Science and Ecotechnology
ISSN 2666-4984 · Elsevier · Netherlands
Environmental Science and Ecotechnology: CAS Zone 1 · Environmental Science & Ecology (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 14.42; fully open access; APC about USD 2,600; median 200 days to acceptance (101 articles, last 24 months); 87 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Environmental Science and Ecotechnology is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 1 of Environmental Science & Ecology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Microbial Fuel Cells and Bioremediation, Wastewater Treatment and Nitrogen Removal and Air Quality and Health Impacts, together about 20.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Pollution. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Environmental Science & Ecotechnology (ESE) is an international peer-reviewed and open-access journal, publishing original research on environmental science and engineering, ecotechnology, and relevant fields.ESE aims to establish an influential communication platform for scientists and engineers, policymakers, stakeholders, and professionals from academia and industry. ESE acknowledges the interdisciplinary nature of scientific research in environmental science and technology. It is specifically interested in frontier researches and transdisciplinary topics, including global change ecology, environmental science, environmental technology, and ecological technology.ESE is an open-access journal. Authors who publish in ESE will be able to make their work immediately, permanently, and freely accessible. ESE authors will have a choice of license options and retain copyright to their published work.ESE is published by Elsevier, co-organized by the Chinese Society for Environmental Sciences, Harbin Institute of Technology, and the Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, supervised by China Association for Science and Technology.ESE adheres to strict ethical publication guidelines and actively supports a culture of inclusive and representative publication. For full information on publishing your paper open access in ESE, please contact the editorial office of ESE (ese@chinacses.org).
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multiple
Editorial board by country: 78 in mainland China (about 50%); most named Mainland China 78, United States 12, Italy 11, United Kingdom 7, Australia 6 (155 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Microbial Fuel Cells and BioremediationEnvironmental Science8.3%
- Wastewater Treatment and Nitrogen RemovalEnvironmental Science6.5%
- Air Quality and Health ImpactsEnvironmental Science5.6%
- Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental ImpactsEnvironmental Science5.2%
- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosolsEarth and Planetary Sciences5.1%
- Microplastics and Plastic PollutionEnvironmental Science5.1%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance5.1%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering5.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Green & Sustainable Science & Technology | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Green & Sustainable Science & Technology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Environmental Science & Ecology Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Environmental Science & Ecology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Green & Sustainable Science & Technology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
PubMedPublisher website
Other: Crossref
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- 14.42LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 14.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 26.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 26.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 3.39LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.65LetPub ·
- h-index
- 66OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 318OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 16.37OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 1.4%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 70LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 530 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 79 | 79 | 127 |
| 2025 | 87 | 87 | 1,279 |
| 2024 | 114 | 114 | 3,178 |
| 2023 | 104 | 104 | 4,526 |
| 2022 | 63 | 63 | 4,234 |
| 2021 | 37 | 37 | 3,172 |
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
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
200 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 142 days – 227 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 1 days (101 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 200 days
- Sample
- 101 articles with submission and acceptance dates (203 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 13 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 60 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 181 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 28 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 2,600 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 2,000 / EUR 1,870 / GBP 1,600 / JPY 248,060 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 2,000 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,600 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Page charges
- Charged; see the journal's website for the amount
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 prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted16, with length limits
- commentary1. Editorial articles are published by the Editor-in-Chief or other Editors, members of the Editorial Board or invited Guest Editors. These focus attention on n…Length not stated
- commentary articles6. Commentary articles discuss issues of particular significance to the field of environmental science and ecotechnology.Length not stated
- editorial1. Editorial articles are published by the Editor-in-Chief or other Editors, members of the Editorial Board or invited Guest Editors. These focus attention on n…Length not stated
- editorial articles1. Editorial articles are published by the Editor-in-Chief or other Editors, members of the Editorial Board or invited Guest Editors. These focus attention on n…Length not stated
- mini review1. Editorial articles are published by the Editor-in-Chief or other Editors, members of the Editorial Board or invited Guest Editors. These focus attention on n…Length not stated
- opinion1. Editorial articles are published by the Editor-in-Chief or other Editors, members of the Editorial Board or invited Guest Editors. These focus attention on n…Length not stated
- original paper1. Editorial articles are published by the Editor-in-Chief or other Editors, members of the Editorial Board or invited Guest Editors. These focus attention on n…Length not stated
- original research article1. Editorial articles are published by the Editor-in-Chief or other Editors, members of the Editorial Board or invited Guest Editors. These focus attention on n…Length not stated
- original research articles3. Original Research Articles are up-to-date, original papers that present developments in the field of environmental science and ecotechnology.Length not stated
- perspective1. Editorial articles are published by the Editor-in-Chief or other Editors, members of the Editorial Board or invited Guest Editors. These focus attention on n…main text ≤ 3,000 words
- perspectives5. Perspectives are short papers addressing a key, often emerging, research area. They should balance the personal view of the author and a reasoned discussion …Length not stated
- research reviews2. Research Reviews represent articles that distill recent developments and discuss trends in a particular field of research. They may be of a broader nature th…Length not stated
- review1. Editorial articles are published by the Editor-in-Chief or other Editors, members of the Editorial Board or invited Guest Editors. These focus attention on n…Length not stated
- short communication1. Editorial articles are published by the Editor-in-Chief or other Editors, members of the Editorial Board or invited Guest Editors. These focus attention on n…Length not stated
- short communications4. Short communications will be accepted for the early communication of important and original advances. Such accounts may be of a preliminary nature but should…Length not stated
- short correspondence7. Short Correspondence is a forum for readers' reactions on brief insight into any subject concerning environment and ecology. A short correspondence is not pe…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 in scientific writing
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 Author contributions
Authors are required to submit a cover letter with each new submission acknowledging they have consulted the Guide for Authors. Model summary
For transparency, we require corresponding authors to provide co-author contributions to the manuscript using the relevant CRediT roles. The CRediT taxonomy includes 14 different roles describing each contributor's specific contribution to the scholarly output. The roles are: Conceptualization; Data curation; Formal analysis; Funding acquisition; Investigation; Methodology; Project administration;…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interest
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships that could inappropriately influence (bias) their work. Model summary
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence (bias) their work. Examples of potential conflicts of interest include employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, paid expert testimony, patent applications/registrations, and grants or other funding. Authors should complete the declaration of compe…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Upon acceptance of an article, authors will be asked to complete a 'License Agreement' (see more information on this). Permitted third party reuse of open access articles is determined by the author's choice of user license.Author rightsAs an author you (or your employer or institution) have certain rights to reuse your work. More information.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Upon acceptance, authors complete a License Agreement; third-party reuse of open access articles is determined by the author's choice of user license. Model summary
Please visit our Open Access page for more information about open access publishing in this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process; papers deemed suitable are typically sent to a minimum of two independent expert reviewers. Model summary
This journal operates a single anonymized review process. All contributions will be initially assessed by the editor for suitability for the journal. Papers deemed suitable are then typically sent to a minimum of two independent expert reviewers to assess the scientific quality of the paper. The Editor is responsible for the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of articles. The Editor'…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprints can be shared anywhere at any time, in line with Elsevier's sharing policy; sharing preprints will not count as prior publication. Model summary
Please note that preprints can be shared anywhere at any time, in line with Elsevier's sharing policy. Sharing your preprints e.g. on a preprint server will not count as prior publication (see 'Multiple, redundant or concurrent publication' for more information).
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
- Country or region
- Netherlands
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2666-4984
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Environmental Science and Ecotechnology
What CAS zone is Environmental Science and Ecotechnology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Environmental Science and Ecotechnology is in Zone 1 of Environmental Science & Ecology, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Environmental Sciences / Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Environmental Science & Ecology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Environmental Science and Ecotechnology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 14.42; CiteScore 26.2, h-index 66.
How long does peer review take at Environmental Science and Ecotechnology?
Based on the dates recorded on 101 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 200 days (interquartile range 142–227 days); authors report an average review time of about 13 weeks. 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 Environmental Science and Ecotechnology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Graphical abstract: Optional. 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 Environmental Science and Ecotechnology based?
Of the 155 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 78 (about 50%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (78), United States (12) and Italy (11). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Environmental Science and Ecotechnology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Environmental Science and Ecotechnology is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists PubMed; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Environmental Science and Ecotechnology open access, and what is the APC?
Environmental Science and Ecotechnology is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 2,600.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .