Questions about Ambio

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When was Ambio launched by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences?

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences launched Ambio in 1972. This monthly peer-reviewed journal emerged during a period when environmental concerns were gaining global attention.

Who serves as editor-in-chief at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for Ambio?

Bo Söderström serves as editor-in-chief at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. His tenure represents continuity in the journal's long history since its inception and he oversees the selection process for all submitted manuscripts.

What subjects does Ambio publish research on regarding ecology and geology?

Ambio publishes research spanning ecology, environmental economics, geology, geochemistry, and geophysics. Physical geography and human geography also find regular inclusion within its pages alongside paleontology, hydrology, water resources, oceanography, Earth sciences, and meteorology.

What impact factor did Journal Citation Reports list for Ambio in 2021?

Journal Citation Reports listed Ambio with an impact factor of 6.943 in 2021. This metric placed it 18th among 54 journals categorized as Engineering Environmental and ranked 56th out of 279 journals in the broader Environmental Sciences category.

Which organization publishes Ambio on behalf of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences?

Springer Science+Business Media publishes Ambio on behalf of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. This partnership allows the academy to reach a global audience while maintaining editorial independence and handles distribution, digital archiving, and online access platforms.