What is the Impact Factor of Earth Surface Dynamics?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Earth Surface Dynamics is 3.00, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Earth Surface Dynamics indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Earth Surface Dynamics is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.165 (Q1) and an H-index of 54.

Who publishes Earth Surface Dynamics and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Earth Surface Dynamics is published by Copernicus Publications. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,443 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Earth Surface Dynamics?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Earth Surface Dynamics is "EARTH SURF. DYN". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #3,818Gold OA

Earth Surface Dynamics

Abbreviation (ISO):EARTH SURF. DYN

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Identifier (ISSN):2196-6311(Print)/2196-632X(Online)

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Publisher:Copernicus Publications

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Clarivate IF (2026)

3↑ +0.1

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 Surface Dynamics

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.165

#3,818

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

54 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate7.1%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

75articles/year

100% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Earth Surface Dynamics (ESurf) is an international scientific journal dedicated to the publication and discussion of high-quality research on the physical, chemical, and biological processes shaping Earth's surface and their interactions on all scales.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Geology98.4%Biology89.8%Geomorphology84.7%Paleontology82.7%Engineering77.8%Geography76.2%Physics69.5%Geotechnical engineering57.8%Ecology45.6%Mathematics43.6%Sediment42.8%Computer science42.4%Oceanography42%Hydrology (agriculture)41.3%Cartography38.1%Structural basin33.2%Seismology32.2%Erosion30.1%Meteorology29.1%Geometry28.7%Environmental science27.3%History26.3%Archaeology26.3%Materials science25.9%Physical geography25.3%Quantum mechanics24.8%Astronomy23.6%Sediment transport22.4%Mechanics20.4%Geochemistry20.4%Electrical engineering20.2%Composite material20.2%

Primary Research Areas

Geography Physicalgeosciences Multidisci Geosciences Multidisciplinary

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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

GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL

Rank31/71

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank95/259

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL

Rank24/71

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank96/259

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL	JCRSCIE	31/71	Q2
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	95/259	Q2
GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL	JCISCIE	24/71	Q2
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	96/259	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF3

Articles / Year27

Total Citations8

2025

IF2.9

Articles / Year64

Total Citations133

2024

IF2.8

Articles / Year69

Total Citations384

2023

IF3.4

Articles / Year66

Total Citations593

2022

IF4.336

Articles / Year66

Total Citations1,036

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	3	27	8
2025	2.9	64	133
2024	2.8	69	384
2023	3.4	66	593
2022	4.336	66	1,036
2021	4.39	75	1,551
2020	3.928	60	1,766
2019	3.765	60	2,494
2018	3.176	63	2,693
2017	—	48	3,030
2016	—	50	2,718
2015	—	35	1,677

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #3,818Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2013-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary Sciences

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.165

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.14

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,443 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations696

3-Year Documents201

Citable Documents201

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 Rate23.8%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Earth-Surface ProcessesQ1

GeophysicsQ1

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: 7.1%

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GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL

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 Surface Dynamics (abbr: EARTH SURF. DYN, ISSN: 2196-6311) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of GEOGRAPHY, published by Copernicus Publications in Germany. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.00, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.165 (Q1), an H-index of 54.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 75 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $3,443 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.