Academic Journal
Q1Journal of Contaminant Hydrology
About Journal of Contaminant Hydrology
About Journal of Contaminant Hydrology
Journal of Contaminant Hydrology is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Elsevier B.V. (Netherlands). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1986-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 0169-7722, 1873-6009; H-index 119.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (119): Exceptionally high — 119 articles have each been cited at least 119 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.
Publishing in Journal of Contaminant Hydrology
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
- Submission: Submit via the official journal website.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Journal of Contaminant Hydrology?
0169-7722, 1873-6009.
Who publishes Journal of Contaminant Hydrology?
Elsevier B.V..
What are Journal of Contaminant Hydrology's metrics?
H-index 119.
Where do I submit to Journal of Contaminant Hydrology?
Via the official website.
Is Journal of Contaminant Hydrology peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Groundwater flow and contamination studies; Soil and Unsaturated Flow; Groundwater and Isotope Geochemistry; Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysis; Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques; Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,640.00 USD; 3,410.00 EUR; 2,910.00 GBP; 451,470.00 JPY
APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
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