What is the Impact Factor of Atlantic Geology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Atlantic Geology is 1.30, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Atlantic Geology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Atlantic Geology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q2) and an H-index of 17.

Who publishes Atlantic Geology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Atlantic Geology is published by Atlantic Geoscience Society. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Atlantic Geology?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Atlantic Geology is "ATL GEOL". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Hybrid

Atlantic Geology

Abbreviation (ISO):ATL GEOL

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Identifier (ISSN):0843-5561(Print)/1718-7885(Online)

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Publisher:Atlantic Geoscience Society

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.3↑ +0.4

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Atlantic Geology

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.3

Scopus SJR & Rank

N/A

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus / Elsevier Data

H-Index (2021)

17 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate16.7%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

8articles/year

73.68% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Atlantic Geology (originally Maritime Sediments, subsequently Maritime Sediments and Atlantic Geology) covers all aspects of the geology of the North Atlantic region. It publishes papers, notes, and discussions on original research and review papers, where appropriate to the regional geology.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Geology99.9%Biology63.4%Paleontology58.9%Geochemistry48.1%Geography41.4%Geomorphology40.8%Oceanography36.6%History34%Archaeology33.7%Physics30.9%Engineering30.5%Seismology29.7%Structural basin26.4%Tectonics24.3%

Primary Research Areas

Geology

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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

GEOLOGY

Rank25/61

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GEOLOGY

Rank29/61

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
GEOLOGY	JCRSCIE	25/61	Q2
GEOLOGY	JCISCIE	29/61	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

17 year

2026Latest

IF1.3

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2025

IF0.9

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2024

IF1.2

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2023

IF1.6

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Total Citations—

2022

IF0.923

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.3	—	—
2025	0.9	—	—
2024	1.2	—	—
2023	1.6	—	—
2022	0.923	—	—
2021	0.367	16	104
2020	0.548	12	58
2019	0.852	13	70
2018	0.621	16	103
2017	—	16	140
2016	—	12	75
2015	—	17	175
2014	—	15	95
2013	—	12	89
2012	—	8	115
2011	—	18	103
2010	—	21	122

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

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: 16.7%

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GEOLOGY

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

Atlantic Geology (abbr: ATL GEOL, ISSN: 0843-5561) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of GEOLOGY, published by Atlantic Geoscience Society in Canada. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.30, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), an H-index of 17.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 8 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.