What is the Impact Factor of Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources is 5.70, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.078 (Q1) and an H-index of 47.

Who publishes Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources is published by Springer International Publishing. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,275 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources is "GEOMECH. GEOPHYS. GEO-ENERGY GEO-RESOUR" with common acronym "gggg". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #4,324Hybrid

Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources

Acronym:gggg

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Abbreviation (ISO):GEOMECH. GEOPHYS. GEO-ENERGY GEO-RESOUR

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Identifier (ISSN):2363-8419(Print)/2363-8427(Online)

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Publisher:Springer International Publishing

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Clarivate IF (2026)

5.7↑ +1.5

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2020–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):5.7

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.078

#4,324

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

47 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate10.3%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

101articles/year

99.8% Gold OA•96.65% Original Research

Aims & Scope

This journal offers original research, new developments, and case studies in geomechanics and geophysics, focused on energy and resources in Earth’s subsurface. Covers theory, experimental results, numerical methods, modeling, engineering, technology and more.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Geology91.7%Engineering86.1%Physics76.2%Materials science64.6%Biology63.6%Geotechnical engineering61.4%Composite material53.5%Paleontology53.1%Chemistry46.3%Thermodynamics45.5%Geography38.6%Quantum mechanics37.8%Organic chemistry37.2%Computer science33.9%Mathematics30.3%Structural engineering28.5%Petroleum engineering27.5%Metallurgy26.7%History22.4%Archaeology22.2%Waste management22.2%Mechanics21.6%

Primary Research Areas

Earth and Planetary Sciences Geophysics

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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

ENERGY & FUELS

Rank81/191

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL

Rank12/68

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank26/259

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENERGY & FUELS

Rank66/191

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL

Rank19/68

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank49/259

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENERGY & FUELS	JCRSCIE	81/191	Q2
ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL	JCRSCIE	12/68	Q1
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	26/259	Q1
ENERGY & FUELS	JCISCIE	66/191	Q2
ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL	JCISCIE	19/68	Q2
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	49/259	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF5.7

Articles / Year160

Total Citations103

2025

IF4.2

Articles / Year161

Total Citations766

2024

IF3.9

Articles / Year198

Total Citations2,330

2023

IF5

Articles / Year173

Total Citations2,651

2022

IF4.863

Articles / Year186

Total Citations2,974

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	5.7	160	103
2025	4.2	161	766
2024	3.9	198	2,330
2023	5	173	2,651
2022	4.863	186	2,974
2021	3.75	132	2,719
2020	2.224	67	1,949
2019	—	37	881
2018	—	24	827
2017	—	32	924
2016	—	25	1,305
2015	—	16	720

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #4,324Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2015-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary SciencesEnergy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.078

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

5.63

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,275 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations2,993

3-Year Documents569

Citable Documents562

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 Rate23.3%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Economic GeologyQ1

GeophysicsQ1

Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering GeologyQ1

Energy (miscellaneous)Q2

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: 10.3%

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):

2区 (Zone 2)Engineering & Technology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区ENERGY & FUELS

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 Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources (acronym: gggg, abbr: GEOMECH. GEOPHYS. GEO-ENERGY GEO-RESOUR, ISSN: 2363-8419) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences, published by Springer International Publishing in Germany since 2015. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.70, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.078 (Q1), an H-index of 47.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 101 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,275 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.