What is the Impact Factor of Applied Geophysics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Applied Geophysics is 1.20, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Applied Geophysics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Applied Geophysics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.333 (Q3) and an H-index of 38.

Who publishes Applied Geophysics and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Applied Geophysics is published by Chinese Geophysical Society. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,669 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Applied Geophysics?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Applied Geophysics is "APPL. GEOPHYS". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #16,085SubscriptionDomestic Journal

Applied Geophysics

Abbreviation (ISO):APPL. GEOPHYS

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Identifier (ISSN):1672-7975(Print)/1993-0658(Online)

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Publisher:Chinese Geophysical Society

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.2↑ +0.4

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Applied Geophysics

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.2

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.333

#16,085

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

38 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate14.3%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

62articles/year

0% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The journal is designed to provide an academic realm for a broad blend of academic and industry papers to promote rapid communication and exchange of ideas between Chinese and world-wide geophysicists. The publication covers the applications of geoscience, geophysics, and related disciplines in the fields of energy, resources, environment, disaster, engineering, information, military, and surveying.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics86.8%Geology85.4%Engineering70.2%Mathematics70%Computer science70%Quantum mechanics63.7%Biology59.9%Seismology52%Paleontology48.7%Optics48.3%Geography37.6%Chemistry36.2%Algorithm31.9%Geophysics31.8%Geometry31.4%Mathematical analysis31.3%Artificial intelligence31.2%Geomorphology29.3%Programming language29.1%Computer vision28.7%Materials science27.9%Electrical engineering26.3%Structural basin26.3%Telecommunications26.3%Tectonics24.6%Acoustics24.3%Organic chemistry24.2%Statistics23%Astronomy21.3%Inversion (geology)21.2%

Primary Research Areas

Geosciences Geochemistry & Geophysics

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Special Issues

Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS

Rank78/103

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS

Rank83/103

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS	JCRSCIE	78/103	Q4
GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS	JCISCIE	83/103	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.2

Articles / Year189

Total Citations12

2025

IF0.8

Articles / Year185

Total Citations150

2024

IF0.7

Articles / Year95

Total Citations214

2023

IF0.7

Articles / Year55

Total Citations187

2022

IF0.655

Articles / Year72

Total Citations239

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.2	189	12
2025	0.8	185	150
2024	0.7	95	214
2023	0.7	55	187
2022	0.655	72	239
2021	0.73	63	255
2020	0.954	76	530
2019	0.944	57	504
2018	1	51	475
2017	—	57	658
2016	—	68	834
2015	—	60	780

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #16,085Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2006-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary Sciences

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.333

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.61

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,669 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations299

3-Year Documents186

Citable Documents186

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate28.6%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

GeophysicsQ3

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 14.3%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)Earth Sciences

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Applied Geophysics (abbr: APPL. GEOPHYS, ISSN: 1672-7975) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Geosciences, published by Chinese Geophysical Society in China since 2004. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.20, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.333 (Q3), an H-index of 38.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 62 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,669 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.