Journal profile · ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Sustainable Horizons
ISSN 2772-7378 · Elsevier
Sustainable Horizons: CAS Zone 2 · Environmental Science & Ecology (2026 Xinrui edition); impact factor 7.8 (journal website); subscription journal; APC about USD 2,300; review about 79 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 39 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Sustainable Horizons is published by Elsevier and is classed under Environmental Science & Ecology in the CAS Journal Ranking. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Environmental Impact and Sustainability, Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols and Air Quality and Health Impacts, together about 21.1% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
An Official Journal of Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo.Sustainable Horizons is a quarterly, multidisciplinary, and international peer-reviewed golden open-access journal. It publishes novel original research, reviews, and perspectives examining science, technologies, policies, and strategies that can contribute to a sustainable future for humankind and the planet. The journal strives to integrate interdisciplinary research and communicate key findings to policymakers and the public.Sustainable Horizons aligns its vision with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. It covers, but is not limited to, the following Research Areas:Sustainable Environment Global Environmental Change (SDG13) Environmental and Sustainability Assessment (SDG14 & 15) Sustainable and Green Chemistry (SDG14 & 15)Sustainable Technology Sustainable Water and Sanitation Technology (SDG 6) Affordable and Clean Energy Technology (SDG 7) Innovative Technology for Sustainable Development (SDG 9)Sustainable Management Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11) Sustainable Production and Consumption (SDG 12) Corporate Innovations and Social Responsibility (SDG 9) Education for Sustainable Development (SDG 4) Governance, Legislation, and Policy for sustainability (SDG 16&17) Promote Equality and Gender Equality (SDG1,2,5 & SDG10)Sustainable Health Public Health and Impact Assessment (SDG 3) Occupational Safety and Health (SDG 8) Environmental Toxicology, Health and Risk Assessment (SDG14 & 15)
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Editor-in-chief Chunmiao ZhengPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 144 in mainland China (about 59%); most named Mainland China 144, United States 22, Australia 9, United Kingdom 6, Italy 6 (244 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Environmental Impact and SustainabilityEnvironmental Science8.3%
- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosolsEarth and Planetary Sciences6.7%
- Air Quality and Health ImpactsEnvironmental Science6.1%
- Land Use and Ecosystem ServicesEnvironmental Science5.6%
- Sustainable Supply Chain ManagementBusiness, Management and Accounting5.6%
- Hydrology and Watershed Management StudiesEnvironmental Science5%
- Recycling and Waste Management TechniquesEnvironmental Science5%
- Municipal Solid Waste ManagementEnvironmental Science4.4%
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)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
ESCIScopusLetPub
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)
- 7.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 14.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 14.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.36LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.55LetPub ·
- h-index
- 31OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 82OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 8.78OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 2.6%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 36LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 192 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41 | 41 | 37 |
| 2025 | 39 | 39 | 332 |
| 2024 | 41 | 41 | 693 |
| 2023 | 31 | 30 | 559 |
| 2022 | 35 | 35 | 1,161 |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 288 |
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
79 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
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 40 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 79 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 18 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 2,300 / EUR 2,150 / GBP 1,840 / JPY 285,270 | — | — |
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)
Open calls for papers2, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 1
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 7,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
Article types accepted10
- commentsComments analyze interesting or important discussions on original research papers or other peer-reviewed material published in Sustainable Horizons. They are pu…Length not stated
- news and viewsNews and Views inform the general public about new scientific advances. These pieces are by commission only.Length not stated
- original researchThe following types of contribution are published in Sustainable Horizons:Research Articles report original research that have substantial findings in the field…Length not stated
- original research paperThe following types of contribution are published in Sustainable Horizons:Research Articles report original research that have substantial findings in the field…Length not stated
- perspectiveThe following types of contribution are published in Sustainable Horizons:Research Articles report original research that have substantial findings in the field…Length not stated
- perspectivesPerspectives discuss exciting findings reported recently in the field of sustainability, and examine interdisciplinary implications. They may be up 2000 to 3000…Length not stated
- research articleThe following types of contribution are published in Sustainable Horizons:Research Articles report original research that have substantial findings in the field…Length not stated
- research articlesResearch Articles report original research that have substantial findings in the field of sustainability. Articles may be up to 5000 words excluding references,…Length not stated
- reviewThe following types of contribution are published in Sustainable Horizons:Research Articles report original research that have substantial findings in the field…Length not stated
- reviewsReviews synthesize recent developments in the field of sustainability and provide recommendations for future research and direction. They may be up to 7000 word…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 two reviewers 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.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
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
- 2772-7378
- Society / sponsor
- Eastern Institute of Technology
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Sustainable Horizons
What CAS zone is Sustainable Horizons in?
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 Sustainable Horizons?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 7.8; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 14.6, h-index 31.
How long does peer review take at Sustainable Horizons?
The publisher reports about 79 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 Sustainable Horizons?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 1; Manuscript length: ≤ 7,000 words; Reference style: APA; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: 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 Sustainable Horizons based?
Of the 244 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 144 (about 59%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (144), United States (22) and Australia (9). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Sustainable Horizons?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Sustainable Horizons is indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Is Sustainable Horizons open access, and what is the APC?
Sustainable Horizons is a subscription journal. APC about USD 2,300.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .