Global and Planetary Change
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
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SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
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Aims & Scope
The objective of the journal Global and Planetary Change is to provide a multi-disciplinary overview of the processes taking place in the Earth System and involved in planetary change over time. The journal focuses on records of the past and current state of the earth system, and future scenarios , and their link to global environmental change. Regional or process-oriented studies are welcome if they discuss global implications. Topics include, but are not limited to, changes in the dynamics and composition of the atmosphere, oceans and cryosphere, as well as climate change, sea level variation, observations/modelling of Earth processes from deep to (near-)surface and their coupling, global ecology, biogeography and the resilience/thresholds in ecosystems. Key criteria for the consideration of manuscripts are (a) the relevance for the global scientific community and/or (b) the wider implications for global scale problems, preferably combined with (c) having a significance beyond a single discipline. A clear focus on key processes associated with planetary scale change is strongly encouraged. Manuscripts can be submitted as either research contributions or as a review article. Every effort should be made towards the presentation of research outcomes in an understandable way for a broad readership.
Special Issues
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Percentage of female authors published in the journal
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Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
Total Cites vs Self-Cites
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisGlobal and Planetary Change (acronym: gloplacha, abbr: GLOBAL PLANET. CHANGE, ISSN: 0921-8181) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Geosciences & Astronomy, published by Elsevier in Netherlands since 1989. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.70, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.484 (Q1), an H-index of 179.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 19.9周, a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 254 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,564 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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