What is the Impact Factor of Geosynthetics International?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Geosynthetics International is 2.70, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Geosynthetics International indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Geosynthetics International is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.032 (Q1) and an H-index of 76.

Who publishes Geosynthetics International and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Geosynthetics International is published by ICE Publishing Ltd.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,406 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Geosynthetics International?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Geosynthetics International is "GEOSYNTH. INT" with common acronym "geosyn". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #4,648Hybrid

Geosynthetics International

Acronym:geosyn

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Abbreviation (ISO):GEOSYNTH. INT

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Identifier (ISSN):1072-6349(Print)/1751-7613(Online)

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Publisher:ICE Publishing Ltd.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.7↓ -0.6

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Geosynthetics International

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.7

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.032

#4,648

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

76 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate10.7%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

43articles/year

1.88% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

An online only, rapid publication journal, Geosynthetics International – an official journal of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) – publishes the best information on current geosynthetics technology in research, design innovation, new materials and construction practice. Topics covered The whole of geosynthetic materials (including natural fibre products) such as research, behaviour, performance analysis, testing, design, construction methods, case histories and field experience. Geosynthetics International is received by all members of the IGS as part of their membership, and is published in e-only format six times a year.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Engineering99.7%Geology99.4%Geotechnical engineering99%Civil engineering90.7%Geosynthetics89.3%Materials science82.3%Composite material77.4%Physics64.9%Biology55.4%Structural engineering54.1%Thermodynamics47.9%Environmental science41.9%Ecology39.9%Mathematics37%Psychology35.4%Geography34.1%Computer science31.6%Chemistry31%Social psychology31%Reinforcement30%Soil science29.5%Soil water29.3%Geotextile28%Quantum mechanics27.4%Organic chemistry25.2%Paleontology23.1%Metallurgy21.3%

Primary Research Areas

Engineering Geological 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

ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL

Rank34/68

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank111/259

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank305/472

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL

Rank30/68

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank117/259

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank211/473

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL	JCRSCIE	34/68	Q2
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	111/259	Q2
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	305/472	Q3
ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL	JCISCIE	30/68	Q2
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	117/259	Q2
MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	211/473	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.7

Articles / Year52

Total Citations7

2025

IF3.3

Articles / Year61

Total Citations150

2024

IF2.8

Articles / Year62

Total Citations310

2023

IF4.5

Articles / Year50

Total Citations357

2022

IF4.565

Articles / Year65

Total Citations706

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.7	52	7
2025	3.3	61	150
2024	2.8	62	310
2023	4.5	50	357
2022	4.565	65	706
2021	3.663	56	844
2020	2.802	58	1,292
2019	2.89	60	1,515
2018	2.406	47	1,439
2017	—	41	1,123
2016	—	39	1,311
2015	—	72	2,267

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #4,648Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1994-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary SciencesEngineering

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.032

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.26

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,406 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations637

3-Year Documents181

Citable Documents172

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 Rate26.0%

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 EngineeringQ1

Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering GeologyQ1

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: 10.7%

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, GEOLOGICAL

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

Geosynthetics International (acronym: geosyn, abbr: GEOSYNTH. INT, ISSN: 1072-6349) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of ENGINEERING, published by ICE Publishing Ltd. in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.70, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.032 (Q1), an H-index of 76.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 43 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,406 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.