What is the Impact Factor of Astronomy & Geophysics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Astronomy & Geophysics is 0.50, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Astronomy & Geophysics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Astronomy & Geophysics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.127 (Q4) and an H-index of 27.

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

Astronomy & Geophysics is published by Oxford University Press. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,358 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

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

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q4SCImago #27,549Hybrid

Astronomy & Geophysics

Abbreviation (ISO):ASTRON. GEOPHYS

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Identifier (ISSN):1366-8781(Print)/1468-4004(Online)

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Publisher:Oxford University Press

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.5– 0

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

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Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Astronomy & Geophysics

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q4

0.127

#27,549

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

27 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

29articles/year

9.86% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Astronomy & Geophysics publishes short review papers on subjects within the remit of the Royal Astronomical Society: astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, planetary science, solar-terrestrial physics, global and regional geophysics and the history of these topics.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics61.6%Astronomy40.9%Biology36.3%Geology35.3%Astrobiology31.2%Computer science26.6%Astrophysics22.9%

Primary Research Areas

Geosciences & Astronomy 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

ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS

Rank80/86

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS

Rank98/103

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS

Rank83/86

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS

Rank102/103

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS	JCRSCIE	80/86	Q4
GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS	JCRSCIE	98/103	Q4
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS	JCISCIE	83/86	Q4
GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS	JCISCIE	102/103	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF0.5

Articles / Year51

Total Citations2

2025

IF0.5

Articles / Year84

Total Citations27

2024

IF0.8

Articles / Year71

Total Citations19

2023

IF0.8

Articles / Year75

Total Citations35

2022

IF0.164

Articles / Year84

Total Citations45

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.5	51	2
2025	0.5	84	27
2024	0.8	71	19
2023	0.8	75	35
2022	0.164	84	45
2021	0.549	75	120
2020	0.5	92	89
2019	0.349	199	91
2018	0.291	278	195
2017	—	218	333
2016	—	226	141
2015	—	198	137

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #27,549Scopus Q4SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1996-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary SciencesPhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q4

0.127

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

Quartile: Scopus Q4

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.19

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,358 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations25

3-Year Documents150

Citable Documents107

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 Rate29.9%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Astronomy and AstrophysicsQ4

Geochemistry and PetrologyQ4

GeophysicsQ4

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: 0%

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)Physics & Astrophysics

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS

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

Astronomy & Geophysics (abbr: ASTRON. GEOPHYS, ISSN: 1366-8781) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Geosciences & Astronomy, published by Oxford University Press in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.50, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.127 (Q4), an H-index of 27.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 29 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,358 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.