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Journal of Cleaner Production

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

11.90

h-Index

2022-2023

 268

Rank

2022-2023

 1341

SJR

2022-2023

 1.981

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Journal of Cleaner Production
Abbreviation J. Clean. Prod.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (Q1); Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q1)
h-index 268
Overall Rank/Ranking 1341
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.981
Impact Score 11.90
Publisher Elsevier Ltd.
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 09596526, 18791786
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1993-2022
Official Website Visit Website
Wikipedia Page Visit Wikipedia




Aim and Scope


The Journal of Cleaner Production is an international, transdisciplinary journal focusing on Cleaner Production, Environmental, and Sustainability research and practice. Through our published articles, we aim at helping societies become more sustainable.

'Cleaner Production' is a concept that aims at preventing the production of waste, while increasing efficiencies in the uses of energy, water, resources, and human capital.

The Journal of Cleaner Production serves as a platform for addressing and discussing theoretical and practical cleaner production, encompassing environmental, and sustainability issues in corporations, governments, education institutions, regions, and societies.

Subject areas include, but are not limited to:

  • Cleaner production and technical processes
  • Sustainable Development and Sustainability
  • Sustainable Consumption
  • Environmental and sustainability assessment
  • Sustainable Products and Services
  • Corporate sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Education for Sustainable Development
  • Governance, legislation, and policy for sustainability

About Journal of Cleaner Production


Journal of Cleaner Production is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (Q1); Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Cleaner Production is 1341. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.981. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 268. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Journal of Cleaner Production journal is 09596526, 18791786. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Journal of Cleaner Production is cited by a total of 177782 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Journal of Cleaner Production Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Journal of Cleaner Production is 11.90, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Journal of Cleaner Production IF is increased by a factor of 1.19 and approximate percentage change is 11.11% when compared to preceding year 2021, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Journal of Cleaner Production Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Journal of Cleaner Production is 11.90. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Cleaner Production. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 11.90
2021 10.71
2020 9.50
2019 8.21
2018 7.05
2017 6.15
2016 6.12
2015 6.02
2014 4.91

Journal of Cleaner Production h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Cleaner Production has an h-index of 268. It means 268 articles of this journal have more than 268 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Journal of Cleaner Production ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Cleaner Production is 09596526, 18791786. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Journal of Cleaner Production Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Cleaner Production is 1341. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.981. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Journal of Cleaner Production by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.981
2021 1.921
2020 1.937
2019 1.886
2018 1.620
2017 1.467
2016 1.659
2015 1.635
2014 1.665

Ranking of Journal of Cleaner Production by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1341
2021 1338
2020 1404
2019 1459
2018 1965
2017 2394
2016 1985
2015 2061
2014 1939

Journal of Cleaner Production Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Cleaner Production is published by Elsevier Ltd.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1993-2022. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Publication Fees


Article Publishing Charge is $3,740*

* List price excluding taxes. Discount may apply.


Review Speed


The average review time of this Journal is 8.7 weeks.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Journal of Cleaner Production is J. Clean. Prod.. This abbreviation ('J. Clean. Prod.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Journal of Cleaner Production


If your research field is/are related to Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (Q1); Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Journal of Cleaner Production?

Journal of Cleaner Production latest impact IF is 11.90. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 11.90 (2022) and 4.91 (2014), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 7.84 in the previous 9 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Journal of Cleaner Production?

The Journal of Cleaner Production has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.981, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.981 in 2022 and the lowest being 1.467 in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Cleaner Production over the previous 9-year period stands at 7.84.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Cleaner Production?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Cleaner Production is 268.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Cleaner Production?

The Journal of Cleaner Production is published by the Elsevier Ltd., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Cleaner Production?

The Journal of Cleaner Production is currently ranked 1341 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 1338 in 2021 and its lowest position of 2394 in 2017.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of Cleaner Production?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Cleaner Production is J. Clean. Prod..


Is the "Journal of Cleaner Production" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Journal of Cleaner Production is classified as a journal that the Elsevier Ltd. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Cleaner Production?

The Journal of Cleaner Production encompasses the following areas:

  • Environmental Science (miscellaneous)
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Strategy and Management

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Journal of Cleaner Production?

The Journal of Cleaner Production is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 09596526, 18791786.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Cleaner Production?

The best quartile for the Journal of Cleaner Production is Q1 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Cleaner Production?

The Journal of Cleaner Production coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1993-2022.


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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Journal of Cleaner Production

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 11.90
2021 10.71
2020 9.50
2019 8.21
2018 7.05
2017 6.15
2016 6.12
2015 6.02
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