What is the Impact Factor of Geology of Ore Deposits?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Geology of Ore Deposits is 0.80, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Geology of Ore Deposits indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Geology of Ore Deposits is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.307 (Q3) and an H-index of 33.

Who publishes Geology of Ore Deposits and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Geology of Ore Deposits is published by Pleiades Publishing. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,645 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Geology of Ore Deposits is "GEOL. ORE DEPOSITS" with common acronym "gord". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q3SCImago #16,952Hybrid

Geology of Ore Deposits

Acronym:gord

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Abbreviation (ISO):GEOL. ORE DEPOSITS

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Identifier (ISSN):1075-7015(Print)/1555-6476(Online)

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Publisher:Pleiades Publishing

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.8↑ +0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Geology of Ore Deposits

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.8

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.307

#16,952

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

33 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate25%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

51articles/year

8.06% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Geology of Ore Deposits is a periodical covering the topic of metallic and nonmetallic mineral deposits, their formation conditions, and spatial and temporal distribution. The journal publishes original scientific articles and reviews on a wide range of problems in theoretical and applied geology. The journal focuses on the following problems: deep geological structure and geodynamic environment of ore formation; distribution pattern of metallogenic zones and mineral deposits; geology and formation environment of large and unique metallic and nonmetallic deposits; mineralogy of metallic and nonmetallic deposits; physicochemical and isotopic characteristics and geochemical environment of ore deposition; evolution of ore-forming systems; radiogeology and radioecology, economic problems in exploring, developing, and mining of ore commodities.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Geology97.1%Geochemistry90.5%Biology89.2%Chemistry85.9%Materials science85.3%Metallurgy84%Paleontology80.9%Organic chemistry73%Physics71.1%Mineralogy70.4%Engineering51.3%Seismology51.1%Composite material50.2%Ecology48.9%Quantum mechanics40.5%Quartz39.8%Chemical engineering36.9%Mineral30.7%Hydrothermal circulation28.9%Petrology24.6%Geophysics24.3%Nuclear physics22.6%Mantle (geology)21.6%Geography21.6%Tectonics21%

Primary Research Areas

Geosciences 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

Rank40/61

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MINERALOGY

Rank27/30

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GEOLOGY

Rank50/61

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MINERALOGY

Rank23/30

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
GEOLOGY	JCRSCIE	40/61	Q3
MINERALOGY	JCRSCIE	27/30	Q4
GEOLOGY	JCISCIE	50/61	Q4
MINERALOGY	JCISCIE	23/30	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF0.8

Articles / Year24

Total Citations2

2025

IF0.6

Articles / Year104

Total Citations20

2024

IF0.8

Articles / Year69

Total Citations94

2023

IF0.7

Articles / Year79

Total Citations195

2022

IF0.679

Articles / Year60

Total Citations156

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.8	24	2
2025	0.6	104	20
2024	0.8	69	94
2023	0.7	79	195
2022	0.679	60	156
2021	0.67	59	244
2020	0.74	58	285
2019	0.59	56	292
2018	0.629	47	345
2017	—	53	390
2016	—	52	472
2015	—	46	542

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #16,952Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1996-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary Sciences

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.307

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.82

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,645 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations157

3-Year Documents197

Citable Documents197

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 Rate41.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Economic GeologyQ3

Geochemistry and PetrologyQ3

GeologyQ3

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: 25%

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

Geology of Ore Deposits (acronym: gord, abbr: GEOL. ORE DEPOSITS, ISSN: 1075-7015) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Geosciences, published by Pleiades Publishing in Russia since 2006. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.80, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.307 (Q3), an H-index of 33.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 51 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,645 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.