What is the Impact Factor of Acta Geographica Sinica?

The journal Acta Geographica Sinica is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, quartile Q1) with official metrics continually updated on ImpaQ.

Is Acta Geographica Sinica indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Acta Geographica Sinica is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.164 (Q1) and an H-index of 94.

Who publishes Acta Geographica Sinica and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Acta Geographica Sinica is published by Science Press. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,308 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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Acta Geographica Sinica

Identifier (ISSN):0375-5444(Print)

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Publisher:Science Press

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Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.164

#3,822

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

94 papers with at least that number of citations each

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Self-Citation RateN/A

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Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

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Aims & Scope

Acta Geographica Sinica (ISSN: 0375-5444) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Social Sciences, published by Science Press in China. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (SCIE) in quartile Q1, a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.164 (Q1), an H-index of 94.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Geography92.8%Biology79.2%Ecology66.4%History65.8%Archaeology65.3%Geology61.5%Engineering57%Political science53.7%Law53.6%Environmental science49.5%Economics46.3%Physics46%Mathematics41.8%China41.3%Computer science38.4%Paleontology31.2%Sociology26.9%Medicine26.6%Oceanography26.6%Physical geography25.9%Cartography23.9%Geomorphology23.8%Philosophy22.5%Geotechnical engineering22.1%Business21.7%Civil engineering21.6%Statistics21.2%Meteorology20.7%Hydrology (agriculture)20.5%

Primary Research Areas

Social Sciences Geography Planning and Development

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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #3,822Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1978-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary SciencesSocial Sciences

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.164

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

4.77

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

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Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,308 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations2,737

3-Year Documents552

Citable Documents552

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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate41.3%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)Q1

Geography, Planning and DevelopmentQ1

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 0 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $3,308 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.