What is the Impact Factor of Geopolitics Quarterly?

The journal Geopolitics Quarterly is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, quartile Q1) with official metrics continually updated on ImpaQ.

Is Geopolitics Quarterly indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Geopolitics Quarterly is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.258 (Q3) and an H-index of 9.

Who publishes Geopolitics Quarterly and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Geopolitics Quarterly is published by Iranian Association of Geopolitics. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,500 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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Geopolitics Quarterly

Identifier (ISSN):1735-4331(Print)/2538-3698(Online)

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Publisher:Iranian Association of Geopolitics

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Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.258

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Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

9 papers with at least that number of citations each

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Self-Citation RateN/A

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Aims & Scope

Geopolitics quarterly considers academic papers that lie within geopolitics and political geography disciplines. Academic papers in international relation, political science and other disciplines with geopolitical approach are also considered. Papers must be research based; author(s) must produce original academic contribution(s) in their papers. Papers based on doctoral dissertation, theses and independent research papers are welcomed. Papers that are taken from student dissertations will be co-authored with the supervisor, advisor and student. The supervisor will be the corresponding author. Academic-research based papers must have the following items: the abstract (100-150 words), introduction that includes explanation of the problem, theoretical debate and frameworks, methodology, research results, analysis or discussion, conclusion, acknowledgment and bibliography.

Primary Research Areas

Social Sciences Political Science and International Relations

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Rank #18,863Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2014-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Social Sciences

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.258

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Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.62

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

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Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,500 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations103

3-Year Documents169

Citable Documents169

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Policy Citations (Overton)0

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Female Author Rate26.3%

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Scopus Subject Categories

Geography, Planning and DevelopmentQ3

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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Geopolitics Quarterly (ISSN: 1735-4331) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Social Sciences, published by Iranian Association of Geopolitics in Iran. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (SCIE) in quartile Q1, a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.258 (Q3), an H-index of 9.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 0 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,500 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.