What is the Impact Factor of Geosciences Journal?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Geosciences Journal is 1.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Geosciences Journal indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Geosciences Journal is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.407 (Q2) and an H-index of 50.

Who publishes Geosciences Journal and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Geosciences Journal is published by The Geological Society of Korea. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,801 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Geosciences Journal?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Geosciences Journal is "Geosci. J" with common acronym "geoj". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #14,015Hybrid

Geosciences Journal

Acronym:geoj

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Abbreviation (ISO):Geosci. J

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Identifier (ISSN):1226-4806(Print)/1598-7477(Online)

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Publisher:The Geological Society of Korea

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.5– 0

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Geosciences Journal

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.407

#14,015

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

50 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

54articles/year

5.68% Gold OA•94.59% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Geosciences Journal opens a new era for the publication of geoscientific research articles in English, covering geology, geophysics, geochemistry, paleontology, structural geology, mineralogy, petrology, stratigraphy, sedimentology, environmental geology, economic geology, petroleum geology, hydrogeology, remote sensing and planetary geology.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Geology96.5%Biology85.2%Paleontology73.5%Physics55.9%Engineering54.3%Geochemistry47.2%Geography43.6%Geomorphology42.6%Seismology39.6%Chemistry39.4%Materials science35.5%Ecology34.3%Structural basin30.1%Geotechnical engineering27.2%Quantum mechanics27.1%Organic chemistry27.1%Composite material25.4%Tectonics24.4%Metallurgy22.6%Computer science21.8%History21.1%Oceanography20.8%Archaeology20.7%

Primary Research Areas

Geosciences Multidisciplinary

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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

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank184/259

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank187/259

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	184/259	Q3
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	187/259	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.5

Articles / Year37

Total Citations0

2025

IF1.5

Articles / Year81

Total Citations112

2024

IF1

Articles / Year60

Total Citations148

2023

IF1.2

Articles / Year40

Total Citations205

2022

IF1.439

Articles / Year38

Total Citations222

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.5	37	0
2025	1.5	81	112
2024	1	60	148
2023	1.2	40	205
2022	1.439	38	222
2021	2.076	55	372
2020	1.651	65	596
2019	1.49	50	520
2018	1.193	127	1,420
2017	—	135	2,164
2016	—	51	998
2015	—	61	1,234

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #14,015Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1997-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary SciencesEnvironmental Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.407

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.41

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,801 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations239

3-Year Documents162

Citable Documents157

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 Rate28.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)Q2

Environmental Science (miscellaneous)Q3

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: 0%

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GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

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

Geosciences Journal (acronym: geoj, abbr: Geosci. J, ISSN: 1226-4806) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Geosciences, published by The Geological Society of Korea in South Korea since 1997. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.50, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.407 (Q2), an H-index of 50.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 54 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,801 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.