Journal profile · Environmental Science-Water Science and Technology
Journal of Applied Research in Water and Wastewater
ISSN 2476-6283 · Razi University · Iran, Islamic Republic of
Journal of Applied Research in Water and Wastewater: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 15 weeks (community reports); acceptance rate 20% (journal website); 250 articles a year; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Applied Research in Water and Wastewater is published by Razi University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Hydrological Forecasting Using AI, Water Quality and Pollution Assessment and Hydraulic flow and structures, together about 66.7% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Applied Research in Water and Wastewater (JARWW) publishes refereed, original research papers on all aspects of the technology of water and wastewater worldwide. A broad outline of the journal's scope includes: Recent developments in physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes for drinking water and wastewater (agricultural, municipal, industrial). Wastewater treatment processes and energy generation. Water conservation, wastewater minimization, recycling, and reuse. Mathematical modeling and simulation of engineered and natural, environmental water and wastewater processes and systems. Theoretical, experimental, and computational hydraulics and fluid mechanics in various fields of application (rivers, coasts, environment, structures and industrial flows). Numerical methods in fluid dynamics and their applications to the aeronautics, hydrodynamics, environmental, and power and process fields. Important developments in all aspects of water quality management and pollution control. Effects and impacts of pollution on rivers, lakes, groundwater, and marine waters. Water and wastewater-related public health, environmental exposure analysis, and risk assessment. Water quality assessment and monitoring for point and non-point pollution. Groundwater remediation, groundwater, and surface water management. Aims and Scope: The Journal of Applied Research in Water and Wastewater (JARWW) is a scholarly publication that focuses on all aspects of water and wastewater technology. Research Dissemination: JARWW aims to rapidly disseminate research results related to water and wastewater. It provides a platform for scientists, engineers, consultants, managers, and policymakers to share their findings. Technological Advancements: The journal covers the development and application of new techniques in water and wastewater management. It highlights innovative approaches, technologies, and methodologies. Managerial and Policy Issues: JARWW addresses managerial and policy-related aspects of water and wastewater. It serves as a permanent record of research progress and practical applications. Practical Applications: The journal is essential for professionals seeking insights into water resource management. It provides valuable information on progress, challenges, and practical solutions. Peer-Reviewed Selection: Papers published in JARWW undergo rigorous peer review. The selection process ensures high-quality content and facilitates knowledge exchange. R
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Environmental Science-Water Science and Technology
Editor-in-chief Hossein Bonakdari Dept.Publisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iran 20, Malaysia 6, France 3, United Kingdom 2, Canada 2 (41 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Hydrological Forecasting Using AIEnvironmental Science33.3%
- Water Quality and Pollution AssessmentEnvironmental Science16.7%
- Hydraulic flow and structuresEngineering16.7%
- Machine Learning and ELMComputer Science16.7%
- Water Quality Monitoring and AnalysisEnvironmental Science16.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Science and Technology | Q4 | 223/279 | — |
| Pollution | Q4 | 151/180 | — |
| Waste Management and Disposal | Q4 | 128/151 | — |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
CASCAB AbstractsPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.22LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.43LetPub ·
- h-index
- 1OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 0OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 250Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 15 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 20%Publisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 15 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double 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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteConflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Plagiarism
- Conflicts of interest
Conflict of interest declaration Model summary
Authors are requested to evident whether impending conflicts do or do not exist.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Ethics committee approval Model summary
All studies (if necessary based on the type and subject), must be approved by the relevant Ethics Committee/ Institution review board of the respective institutions.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Copyright / publishing agreement Model summary
Upon acceptance of an article, authors will be asked to complete a 'Journal Publishing Agreement'.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
Journal of Applied Research in Water and Wastewater (JARWW) has been accepted for indexing in Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism iThenticate
Any submitted manuscript with plagiarism level greater than 20 % will be automatically rejected.
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
- Razi University
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2476-6283
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 13, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Applied Research in Water and Wastewater
How long does peer review take at Journal of Applied Research in Water and Wastewater?
Authors report an average review time of about 15 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 20%. 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Applied Research in Water and Wastewater based?
Of the 41 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (20), Malaysia (6) and France (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Applied Research in Water and Wastewater?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Applied Research in Water and Wastewater is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists CAS and CAB Abstracts; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of Applied Research in Water and Wastewater open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Applied Research in Water and Wastewater is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .