Journal Overview
- Introduction, History, and Publisher
Water Science Journal (WSJ), published by Egypt’s National Water Research Center (NWRC) since the early 1980s, has long served as a distinguished platform for advancing both theoretical and applied water research.
Publication Milestones:
- Late 2013: The journal transitioned to an open-access online format under Elsevier.
- January 2019: It began a new chapter with the renowned international publisher Taylor & Francis.
- January 2019: It began a new chapter with the renowned international publisher Taylor & Francis.
WSJ covers a wide array of topics in water science.
Key Topics Covered:
- Hydrology
- Water quality and pollution control
- Hydraulic engineering
- Climate change impacts
- Water governance
- Socio-economic aspects of water resources
Review Process: It is rigorously peer-reviewed using a double-anonymized review process, ensuring the integrity and scientific merit of its content.
- Indexing and Academic Metrics
The journal is indexed in Scopus, with continuous coverage from 2013 to 2025.
Subject Areas (within the Environmental Science category):
- Ecology
- Water Science and Technology
- Pollution
2023 Metrics: According to the 2023 metrics, the journal reflects its growing influence and relevance in the field:
| CiteScore | 3.0 |
| SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) | 0.363 |
| SNIP (Source Normalized Impact per Paper) | 0.838 |