Geotechnical Testing Journal
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Aims & Scope
The purpose of the Geotechnical Testing Journal is (1) to provide a high-quality publication that informs the profession of new developments in soil and rock testing and related fields; (2) to provide a forum for the exchange of information, particularly that which leads to the development of new test procedures; and (3) to stimulate active participation of the profession in the work of ASTM International Committee D18 on Soil and Rock and related information. The editorial scope of this journal covers test methods for soil and rock, sampling, nomenclature, and practices relating to the determination of properties and behavior of soil and rock for engineering purposes, and for soil as a medium for plant growth.
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ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
ENGINEERING, GEOLOGICAL
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
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ImpaQ AnalysisGeotechnical Testing Journal (acronym: astm-gtj, abbr: GEOTECH. TEST. J, ISSN: 0149-6115) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by American Society for Testing and Materials in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.80, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.536 (Q2), an H-index of 81.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 105 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,040 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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