Journal Overview
Water Science is an international peer‑reviewed scientific journal published by the National Water Research Center (NWRC), Egypt. Since its establishment in the early 1980s, the journal has served as an important platform for publishing high‑quality research addressing scientific, engineering, and policy challenges related to water resources management. The journal aims to bridge theoretical advances with practical applications to support sustainable water management at national, regional, and global scales.
Publication History and Publishers
- Established in the early 1980s by the National Water Research Center (NWRC), Egypt.
- In late 2013, the journal transitioned to an open‑access online format in collaboration with Elsevier.
- In January 2019, the journal began publishing with the international academic publisher Taylor & Francis.
- In 2026, the journal entered a new publishing phase with Springer Nature and is hosted on the SpringerLink platform, enhancing its international visibility and accessibility.
Aims and Scope
The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, and technical studies that contribute to the understanding and sustainable management of water resources. It focuses on interdisciplinary approaches integrating science, engineering, environmental management, and policy.
Key Topics Covered
- Hydrology and hydrogeology
- Hydraulic engineering and hydraulic structures
- Surface water and groundwater management
- Water quality assessment and pollution control
- Wastewater treatment and water reuse technologies
- Desalination and non‑conventional water resources
- Climate change impacts on water resources
- Integrated water resources management (IWRM)
- Water governance, policy, and institutional frameworks
- Socio‑economic aspects of water resources management
- Irrigation and drainage engineering
- Environmental monitoring and remote sensing applications in water management
Peer‑Review Policy
Water Science follows a rigorous double‑anonymized peer‑review process. All submitted manuscripts are evaluated by independent experts to ensure scientific integrity, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
Indexing and Abstracting
The journal is indexed in Scopus with continuous coverage since 2013 and is classified within the Environmental Science category, including subject areas such as Ecology, Water Science and Technology, and Pollution.
Selected Scopus Metrics (2024)
| CiteScore | 2.5 |
| SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) | 0.325 |
| SNIP (Source Normalized Impact per Paper) | 0.707 |