Local Environment

About Local Environment

About Local Environment

Local Environment is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Routledge (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1996-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 1469-6711, 1354-9839; H-index 90.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

• H-index (90): Strong citation impact — 90 articles cited at least 90 times each, reflecting solid influence.

Publishing in Local Environment

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 Local Environment?
1469-6711, 1354-9839.

Who publishes Local Environment?
Routledge.

What are Local Environment's metrics?
H-index 90.

Where do I submit to Local Environment?
Via the official website.

Is Local Environment peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.