What is the Impact Factor of Bsgf-Earth Sciences Bulletin?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Bsgf-Earth Sciences Bulletin is 1.70, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Bsgf-Earth Sciences Bulletin indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Bsgf-Earth Sciences Bulletin is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.822 (Q1) and an H-index of 66.

Who publishes Bsgf-Earth Sciences Bulletin and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Bsgf-Earth Sciences Bulletin is published by Societe Geologique de France. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,241 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Bsgf-Earth Sciences Bulletin?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Bsgf-Earth Sciences Bulletin is "BSGF-EARTH SCI B". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q1SCImago #6,646Gold OA

Bsgf-Earth Sciences Bulletin

Abbreviation (ISO):BSGF-EARTH SCI B

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Identifier (ISSN):0037-9409(Print)/1777-5817(Online)

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Publisher:Societe Geologique de France

Former Names:

B SOC GEOL FR

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.7↓ -0.4

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Bsgf-Earth Sciences Bulletin

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.7

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.822

#6,646

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

66 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate7.7%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

55articles/year

100% Gold OA•89.47% Original Research

Aims & Scope

BSGF - Earth Sciences Bulletin publie plusieurs types de contributions : 1. des articles originaux, couvrant tous les champs disciplinaires des Géosciences, à vocation fondamentale mais également à vocation plus appliquée (risques, ressources); 2. des articles de synthèse, faisant le point sur les avancées dans un domaine spécifique des Géosciences, qu'elles soient méthodologiques ou régionales ; 3. des monographies sur la géologie d’une région donnée, assorties d’informations supplémentaires, cartes, coupes, logs, profils sismiques … publiées en ligne en annexe de l’article ; 4. des articles courts de type « express letter » ; 5. des livrets-guides d’excursion (qui suivront le même processus d’examen éditorial que les articles plus classiques) ; 6. des comptes rendus de campagnes à la mer ; 7. des articles de données géodésiques, géophysiques ou géochimiques, pouvant devenir des articles de référence pouvant conduire à des interprétations ultérieures. BSGF - Earth Sciences Bulletin constitue également un forum pour les discussions entre spécialistes des Sciences de la Terre, de type comment-reply ou autre. Tous les articles publiés, quelle que soit leur forme, seront accessibles sans frais (articles en Open Access) sur le site de la SGF et sur celui de Geosciences World dans la mesure où les auteurs se seront acquittés d’une contribution de (Article Processing Charges – APC) de 300€ pour les membres de la SGF et 500€ pour les non-membres.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Geology99.6%Biology54.5%Paleontology52.4%Philosophy51.7%Art51%Humanities49.8%Geomorphology44.4%Geochemistry36.7%Geography28.2%Structural basin27.1%Seismology24%

Primary Research Areas

Earth and Planetary Sciences General Earth and Planetary Sciences

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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

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank171/259

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank147/259

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	171/259	Q3
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	147/259	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.7

Articles / Year9

Total Citations1

2025

IF2.1

Articles / Year29

Total Citations17

2024

IF2.6

Articles / Year28

Total Citations94

2023

IF2.6

Articles / Year18

Total Citations96

2022

IF3.192

Articles / Year22

Total Citations220

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.7	9	1
2025	2.1	29	17
2024	2.6	28	94
2023	2.6	18	96
2022	3.192	22	220
2021	1.879	52	892
2020	0.579	47	773
2019	1.053	15	309
2018	1.262	20	275
2017	—	44	639
2016	—	19	171
2015	—	29	690

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #6,646Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1978-1985, 1987-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary Sciences

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.822

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.95

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,241 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations141

3-Year Documents64

Citable Documents64

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 Rate20.3%

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

GeologyQ1

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: 7.7%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Earth Sciences

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

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

Bsgf-Earth Sciences Bulletin (abbr: BSGF-EARTH SCI B, ISSN: 0037-9409) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences, published by Societe Geologique de France in France. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.70, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.822 (Q1), an H-index of 66.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 55 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $3,241 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.