Science of The Total Environment

Science of The Total Environment (ISSN 0048-9697) is a prestigious international peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that serves as a leading platform for high-impact original research in environmental science. Operating on a weekly publication cycle, the journal is indexed in the Science Citation Index (SCI) and consistently ranks in the top tier of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) journal classification, typically securing a position in the first or second quartile for environmental science and ecology. Its scope is broad and interdisciplinary, encompassing critical areas such as environmental pollution, human health, ecotoxicology, climate change, and environmental engineering and management, with a strong emphasis on cross-disciplinary studies that address complex global environmental challenges. While the journal is not fully open access, it offers hybrid options for authors to make their articles freely available. Known for its rigorous peer-review process and high academic standards, Science of The Total Environment maintains a competitive submission landscape with a relatively high rejection rate and substantial article processing charges. Despite these factors, its high impact factor and robust academic reputation continue to attract researchers worldwide seeking to disseminate significant and scientifically rigorous findings in the field of total environmental studies.