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The Science of the total environment

ISSN 1879-1026· EN

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53.4 / 100
Journament Score
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Ranked #11 of 29,324 scored journals (34,008 indexed)
637 Articles
Scores higher than 99.9% of scored journals
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Science of the Total Environment is an international multi-disciplinary journal for publication of original research on the total environment, which includes the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, and anthroposphere.
Short Name Sci Total Environ
Abbreviated Name sci total environ
ISSN 1879-1026
URL https://www.journals.elsevier.com/science-of-the-total-environment
Author Instructions https://www.elsevier.com/journals/science-of-the-total-environment/0048-9697/guide-for-authors

Quality Profile

7 of 12 dimensions measured
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Dimension This journal Corpus average
Engagement 32.5 30.4
Accessibility 30.0 19.1
Timeliness 60.0 9.2
Diversity 80.3 25.8
Innovation 70.0 27.4
Community Impact 14.3 7.8
Content Distribution 79.5 88.6
Content Quality — 55.5
Ethics & Transparency — 40.2
Editorial Standards — 33.4
Publication Regularity — 53.2
Geographic Reach — 30.8

Publications Per Year

Articles (637)

2019
Farm ponds in southern China: Challenges and solutions for conserving a neglected wetland ecosystem.
Chen, Wenjun;He, Bin;Nover, Daniel;Lu, Haiming;Liu, Jian;Sun, Wei;Chen, Wen;
Vol. 659 , pp. 1322-1334
889 views DOI Abstract
2019
Background levels of dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (dlPCBs), polychlorinated, polybrominated and mixed halogenated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs, PBDD/Fs & PXDD/Fs) in sera of pregnant women in Accra, Ghana.
Bruce-Vanderpuije, Pennante;Megson, David;Jobst, Karl;Jones, Gareth Rhys;Reiner, Eric;Sandau, Court D;Clarke, Edith;Adu-Kumi, Sam;Gardella, Joseph A;
Vol. 673 , pp. 631-642
817 views DOI Abstract
2019
Historical variation of black carbon and PAHs over the last ~200 years in central North China: Evidence from lake sediment records.
Zhan, Changlin;Wan, Dejun;Han, Yongming;Zhang, Jiaquan;
Vol. 690 , pp. 891-899
738 views DOI Abstract
2019
Comprehensive toxicological study over 160 processing factors of pesticides in selected fruit and vegetables after water, mechanical and thermal processing treatments and their application to human health risk assessment.
Jankowska, Magdalena;Łozowicka, Bożena;Kaczyński, Piotr;
Vol. 652 , pp. 1156-1167
718 views DOI Abstract
2019
A spatio-temporal perspective of China's industrial circular economy development.
Tang, Jiahui;Tong, Menghua;Sun, Yuhuan;Du, Juntao;Liu, Ningning;
, pp. 135754
683 views DOI Abstract
2020
Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) method for assessing the sustainability of end-of-life alternatives for waste plastics: A case study of Norway.
Deshpande, Paritosh C;Skaar, Christofer;Brattebø, Helge;Fet, Annik Magerholm;
Vol. 719 , pp. 137353
654 views DOI Abstract
2019
Edge effect imprint on elemental traits of plant-invertebrate food web components of oilseed rape fields.
Orłowski, Grzegorz;Karg, Jerzy;Kamiński, Piotr;Baszyński, Jędrzej;Szady-Grad, Małgorzata;Ziomek, Krzysztof;Klawe, Jacek J;
Vol. 687 , pp. 1285-1294
651 views DOI Abstract
2019
Bioaccumulation of benzo[a]pyrene nonextractable residues in soil by Eisenia fetida and associated background-level sublethal genotoxicity (DNA single-strand breaks).
Umeh, Anthony C;Panneerselvan, Logeshwaran;Duan, Luchun;Naidu, Ravi;Semple, Kirk T;
Vol. 691 , pp. 605-610
638 views DOI Abstract
2019
Rapid aerobic visible-light-driven photo-reduction of nitrobenzene.
Wu, Jing-Hang;Zhang, Feng;
Vol. 710 , pp. 136322
622 views DOI Abstract
2019
Enhanced electrochemical performances of peanut shell derived activated carbon and its FeO nanocomposites for capacitive deionization of Cr(VI) ions.
Bharath, G;Rambabu, K;Banat, Fawzi;Hai, Abdul;Arangadi, Abdul Fahim;Ponpandian, N;
Vol. 691 , pp. 713-726
605 views DOI Abstract
2025
Performance of skimmed milk flocculation and real-time polymerase chain reaction for the concentration, detection, and quantification of Taenia solium in urban wastewater from an endemic region of the Peruvian central highlands.
Valdivia-Carrera, Cesar A; Ho-Palma, Ana C; Gomez-Puerta, Luis A; Andrade, Daniel A; Gonzales, Brenda L; Lopez-Urbina, Maria T; Gonzalez, Armando E; Bustos, Javier A; Garcia, Hector H; Gabriël, Sarah; O'Neal, Seth E; Gonzales-Gustavson, Eloy
Vol. 977 , pp. 179413
88 views DOI Abstract
2025
Protists exhibit community-level adaptation and functional redundancy under gradient soil salinity.
Bodur, Seda Ozer; Samuel, Solomon Oloruntoba; Polat, Muhammet Fatih; Aycan, Murat; Asiloglu, Rasit
Vol. 981 , pp. 179606
138 views DOI Abstract
2025
Residential and occupational exposure to indoor radon and associated human health risk in Nigeria buildings assessed by multiple monitoring techniques.
Adesina, Kolawole E; Specht, Aaron J; Olaniyan, Suaib D; Ignatius, Catherine; Idowu, Opeyemi P; Jubril, Ramotallah D; Hamzat, Toheeb T; Ndoma, Emmanuel G; Olatunji, Olalekan
Vol. 981 , pp. 179478
86 views DOI Abstract
2025
Phytomining potential, micro-morphological assessment, and air pollution tolerance index of plant species in multi-metals contaminated soapstone and crushing stone mines.
Shakeel, Tufail; Shah, Ghulam Mujtaba; Zeb, Bibi Saima; Gul, Iram; Irshad, Muhammad; Zafar, Habiba
Vol. 975 , pp. 179228
131 views DOI Abstract
2025
Impact of heat and ozone stress on rice growth and productivity: interactive and mitigating effects.
Lee, Hyeon-Seok; Jo, So-Hye; Kim, Ju-Hee; Yang, Seo-Yeong; Baek, Jae-Kyeong; Song, Yeong-Seo; Chung, Nam-Jin; Kim, Han-Yong; Shon, Ji-Young
Vol. 980 , pp. 179471
92 views DOI Abstract
2025
Future changes of bioclimate in Greece: Variations in thermal stress according to the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI).
Pantavou, Katerina; Kotroni, Vassiliki; Lagouvardos, Konstantinos; Kyriakou, Petros
Vol. 980 , pp. 179514
94 views DOI Abstract
2025
Climate change and overfishing combine to drive the population decline of the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins in the Pearl River Estuary from the Northern South China Sea.
Luo, Dingyu; Guo, Lang; Sun, Xian; Xie, Qiang; Wang, Hongri; Tang, Xikai; Liu, Zhiwei; Huang, Nuoyan; Zeng, Chen; Wu, Yuping
Vol. 980 , pp. 179557
93 views DOI Abstract
2023
Arable plant communities as a surrogate of crop rhizosphere microbiota.
Fanfarillo, Emanuele;Angiolini, Claudia;Tordoni, Enrico;Bacaro, Giovanni;Bazzato, Erika;Castaldini, Maurizio;Cucu, Maria A;Grattacaso, Martina;Loppi, Stefano;Marignani, Michela;Mocali, Stefano;Muggia, Lucia;Salerni, Elena;Maccherini, Simona;
Vol. 895 , pp. 165141
102 views DOI Abstract
2023
A review on recovery processes of metals from E-waste: A green perspective.
Dutta, Deblina;Rautela, Rahul;Gujjala, Lohit Kumar Srinivas;Kundu, Debajyoti;Sharma, Pooja;Tembhare, Mamta;Kumar, Sunil;
Vol. 859 , No. Pt 2 , pp. 160391
208 views DOI Abstract
2022
Sulfur and oxygen isotope constraints on sulfate sources and neutral rock drainage-related processes at a South African colliery.
Ódri, Ágnes;Amaral Filho, Juarez;Smart, Mariette;Broadhurst, Jennifer;Harrison, Susan T L;Petersen, Jochen;Harris, Chris;Edraki, Mansour;Becker, Megan;
Vol. 846 , pp. 157178
136 views DOI Abstract
Journament Score
53.4/100 · Average
Ranked #11 of 29,324 scored
(34,008 journals indexed)
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Journament

Overall Quality Score

53.4/100

Tier: Average

The Journament Overall Quality Score is a comprehensive metric that evaluates academic journals across multiple dimensions including engagement, accessibility, diversity, innovation, and community impact.

This score helps researchers, institutions, and publishers understand the holistic quality and impact of a journal beyond traditional metrics.

Engagement Score

32.5/100

Measures user interactions, views, citations, and community involvement with this journal's content.

Higher engagement scores indicate that the journal's content is actively being read, cited, and discussed within the academic community.

Accessibility Score

30.0/100

Evaluates how easily researchers can access journal content, including open access availability, ISSN registration, and indexing.

This metric considers factors such as paywalls, open access policies, and availability across different academic databases and search engines.

Diversity Score

80.3/100

Assesses geographic and institutional diversity of authors, editorial board composition, and topic breadth.

A diverse journal publishes work from various geographic regions, institutions, and covers a broad range of topics within its field.

Innovation Score

70.0/100

Evaluates research novelty, interdisciplinary work, and emerging topics based on AI analysis of article abstracts.

This score reflects how much the journal publishes cutting-edge research, explores new methodologies, and bridges different academic disciplines.

Community Impact Score

14.3/100

Measures scholarly contribution and real-world applications of published research.

This metric evaluates how the journal's research translates into practical applications, policy changes, and benefits to society beyond academia.

Timeliness Score

60.0/100

Evaluates recent publication activity, publication frequency, and currency of research topics.

Higher scores indicate consistent publishing schedules and timely coverage of current research trends.

Content Distribution

79.5/100

Measures how evenly reader attention spreads across the journal's articles, using the Gini coefficient of article clicks.

Higher scores mean readership is distributed across many articles rather than concentrated on one or two.

Ethics & Transparency Score

Not yet measured

Research Integrity (10% weight)

Assesses COPE standards compliance, ethical considerations in research, transparency in methodologies, and reproducibility practices.

This metric ensures the journal maintains high ethical standards and promotes transparent, trustworthy research.

Content Quality Score

Not yet measured

Academic Rigor (20% weight) + Methodology Quality (12%)

Evaluates research methodology soundness, statistical rigor, theoretical framework strength, appropriateness of research methods, data quality, and clarity & readability.

This comprehensive metric ensures published research meets the highest academic standards.

Editorial Diversity Score

Not yet measured

Author Diversity + Interdisciplinary Value (8%)

Measures geographic diversity of authors, institutional variety, editorial board composition, and cross-disciplinary connections.

Diverse editorial teams bring varied perspectives and reduce bias in academic publishing.

Publication Regularity Score

Not yet measured

Assesses consistency of publication schedule, frequency stability, and predictable output patterns.

Regular publication schedules indicate reliable journal operations and consistent workflow management.

Geographic Reach Score

Not yet measured

Evaluates international author representation, global readership distribution, and cross-border research collaboration.

Wide geographic reach indicates global impact and international recognition of the journal's research.