What is the Impact Factor of Geomechanics and Engineering?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Geomechanics and Engineering is 2.20, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Geomechanics and Engineering indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Geomechanics and Engineering is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.459 (Q2) and an H-index of 57.

Who publishes Geomechanics and Engineering and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Geomechanics and Engineering is published by Techno Press. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,998 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Geomechanics and Engineering?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Geomechanics and Engineering is "Geomech. Eng". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #12,810Subscription

Geomechanics and Engineering

Abbreviation (ISO):Geomech. Eng

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Identifier (ISSN):2005-307X(Print)/2092-6219(Online)

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Publisher:Techno Press

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.2↓ -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 Geomechanics and Engineering

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.2

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.459

#12,810

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

57 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate28%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

186articles/year

0% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Geomechanics and Engineering aims at opening an easy access to the valuable source of information and providing an excellent publication channel for the global community of researchers in the geomechanics and its applications. Typical subjects covered by the journal include: - Analytical, computational, and experimental multiscale and interaction mechanics- Computational and Theoretical Geomechnics- Foundations- Tunneling- Earth Structures- Site Characterization- Soil-Structure Interactions

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Engineering97%Geology93.3%Geotechnical engineering86.2%Physics82.3%Materials science73.9%Composite material66.3%Thermodynamics61.9%Structural engineering59.1%Biology58.3%Mathematics52%Geography46.5%Quantum mechanics45%Computer science43%Paleontology39.4%Chemistry37.7%Civil engineering30.7%History29.3%Archaeology29.3%Organic chemistry28.8%Mechanics25.3%Ecology25%Metallurgy24.3%Environmental science23.9%Finite element method21.9%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering Civil Geological

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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

ENGINEERING, CIVIL

Rank109/193

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL

Rank40/68

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, CIVIL

Rank84/193

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL

Rank39/68

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENGINEERING, CIVIL	JCRSCIE	109/193	Q3
ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL	JCRSCIE	40/68	Q3
ENGINEERING, CIVIL	JCISCIE	84/193	Q2
ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL	JCISCIE	39/68	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

17 year

2026Latest

IF2.2

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2025

IF2.4

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2024

IF2.5

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2023

IF3.2

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2022

IF3.201

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.2	—	—
2025	2.4	—	—
2024	2.5	—	—
2023	3.2	—	—
2022	3.201	—	—
2021	3.223	141	1,153
2020	2.485	181	1,989
2019	2.594	149	1,505
2018	1.818	154	1,501
2017	—	116	1,739
2016	—	100	1,342
2015	—	97	1,458
2014	—	73	1,338
2013	—	36	463
2012	—	20	320
2011	—	20	267
2010	—	21	341

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #12,810Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2009-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary SciencesEngineering

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.459

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.31

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,998 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,295

3-Year Documents591

Citable Documents586

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 Rate25.9%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Civil and Structural EngineeringQ2

Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering GeologyQ2

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: 28%

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)Engineering & Technology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区ENGINEERING, CIVIL

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

Geomechanics and Engineering (abbr: Geomech. Eng, ISSN: 2005-307X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of ENGINEERING, published by Techno Press in South Korea. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.20, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.459 (Q2), an H-index of 57.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 186 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,998 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.