Qualis Capes
The journal "Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulista" has been widely recognized for the quality of the academic works it publishes, a recognition that is clearly reflected in the Qualis CAPES evaluations. During the 2010-2012 triennium, the journal achieved significant classifications in various fields of knowledge. In areas such as Anthropology/Archaeology, Architecture, Urbanism and Design, as well as in Political Science and International Relations, the journal was classified as "C." It received the same classification in Agrarian Sciences I, Law, Economics, Education, Engineering III, and Materials, highlighting its broad relevance. Additionally, the journal was rated "B5" in Biodiversity, Environmental Sciences, Engineering I, Engineering IV, Geography, History, and Interdisciplinary areas, demonstrating its thematic diversity and significant contribution to the academic community across multiple fields of knowledge.
In the 2013-2016 quadrennium, "Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulista" continued to maintain its academic relevance, as evidenced by the classifications it received in various areas according to the Qualis CAPES evaluations. The journal was classified as "B4" in Public Administration and Business, Accounting Sciences, and Tourism. The same level was achieved in Education, Geography, Interdisciplinary, and Urban and Regional Planning/Demography. In areas such as Architecture, Urbanism and Design, Agrarian Sciences I, Environmental Sciences, Engineering II, Engineering IV, and Materials, the journal received a "B5" classification. Furthermore, it was rated "B2" in the field of Teaching, underscoring its pedagogical contribution. In fields like Biodiversity, Biotechnology, Food Science, Communication and Information, Chemistry, and Animal Science/Fishery Resources, the journal was classified as "C." These evaluations highlight the broad thematic spectrum and consistent quality of the works published, solidifying "Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulista" as an academic reference across multiple disciplines.
In the 2017-2020 quadrennium, "Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulista" reached a level of academic excellence, as reflected in the high classifications obtained in various areas of knowledge. The journal was classified as "A2" across a wide range of disciplines, demonstrating its relevance and impact on national and international scientific production. Areas that received this high classification include Public Administration and Business, Accounting Sciences and Tourism; Anthropology/Archaeology; Architecture, Urbanism and Design; Biotechnology; Food Science; Agrarian Sciences I; Environmental Sciences; Communication and Information; Law; Education; Engineering I, II, and IV; Teaching; Geosciences; Geography; Interdisciplinary; Materials; Veterinary Medicine; Urban and Regional Planning/Demography; Psychology; Chemistry; Public Health; and Animal Science/Fishery Resources.
These classifications, all linked to the primary area of Geography, underscore the journal as a benchmark of excellence, demonstrating its ability to integrate and disseminate high-quality research across multiple scientific disciplines. The prominent position attained by "Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulista" reflects not only the editorial rigor and quality but also the journal's commitment to promoting scientific knowledge in crucial areas for sustainable development and environmental planning.
In the upcoming 2021-2024 CAPES quadriennial evaluation, the journal will receive a new "Qualis" rating, which will be assigned to both ISSN 1980-0827 for the CD-ROM format titled "Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulista" and to the new ISSN 2966-2931 for the online format under the new journal title "Periódico Eletrônico Fórum Ambiental da Alta Paulista," with the English title variation "Electronic Journal Environmental Forum of Alta Paulista."