Academic Journal
Q1Ambio
About Ambio
Ambio is a scholarly journal published by Springer Science and Business Media B.V.. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 1.904 and H-index of 171.
Coverage: 1973-2026. Research categories: Ecology (Q1); Environmental Chemistry (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1).
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Topics in published research
Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management; Land Use and Ecosystem Services; Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics; Marine and fisheries research; Wildlife Ecology and Conservation; Coastal and Marine Management.
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4,490.00 USD; 3,390.00 EUR; 2,890.00 GBP
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