What is the Impact Factor of Earth and Space Science?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Earth and Space Science is 3.30, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Earth and Space Science indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Earth and Space Science is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.943 (Q1) and an H-index of 62.

Who publishes Earth and Space Science and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Earth and Space Science is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,294 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Earth and Space Science?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Earth and Space Science is "EARTH SPACE SCI". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #5,389Hybrid

Earth and Space Science

Abbreviation (ISO):EARTH SPACE SCI

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Identifier (ISSN):2333-5084(Print)

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Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3.3↑ +0.7

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Earth and Space Science

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3.3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.943

#5,389

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

62 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate6.9%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

315articles/year

99.88% Gold OA•99.64% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Marking AGU’s second new open access journal in the last 12 months, Earth and Space Science is the only journal that reflects the expansive range of science represented by AGU’s 62,000 members, including all of the Earth, planetary, and space sciences, and related fields in environmental science, geoengineering, space engineering, and biogeochemistry.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

GeologyPhysicsGeographyComputer ScienceEnvironmental ScienceMeteorologyBiologyEngineeringAstronomyQuantum MechanicsMathematicsOceanographyAerospace EngineeringAtmospheric SciencesEcologyChemistryOptics

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

ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS

Rank28/86

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank86/259

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS

Rank31/86

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank120/259

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS	JCRSCIE	28/86	Q2
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	86/259	Q2
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS	JCISCIE	31/86	Q2
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	120/259	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF3.3

Articles / Year136

Total Citations27

2025

IF2.6

Articles / Year324

Total Citations502

2024

IF2.9

Articles / Year308

Total Citations1,588

2023

IF3.1

Articles / Year283

Total Citations2,429

2022

IF3.68

Articles / Year314

Total Citations3,488

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3.3	136	27
2025	2.6	324	502
2024	2.9	308	1,588
2023	3.1	283	2,429
2022	3.68	314	3,488
2021	2.9	335	5,913
2020	2.312	299	6,776
2019	2.152	211	6,615
2018	3.221	96	2,504
2017	—	63	1,202
2016	—	63	1,531
2015	—	63	2,986

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #5,389Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2014-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary SciencesEnvironmental Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.943

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.34

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,294 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations2,852

3-Year Documents859

Citable Documents828

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 Rate30.8%

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

Environmental Science (miscellaneous)Q1

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: 6.9%

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):

3区 (Zone 3)Earth Sciences

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3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

Earth and Space Science (abbr: EARTH SPACE SCI, ISSN: 2333-5084) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences, published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.30, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.943 (Q1), an H-index of 62.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 315 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,294 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.