What is the Impact Factor of Himalayan Geology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Himalayan Geology is 0.60, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Himalayan Geology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Himalayan Geology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.264 (Q3) and an H-index of 22.

Who publishes Himalayan Geology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Himalayan Geology is published by Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,608 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Himalayan Geology?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Himalayan Geology is "HIMALAYAN GEOL". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

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Himalayan Geology

Abbreviation (ISO):HIMALAYAN GEOL

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Identifier (ISSN):0971-8966(Print)

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Publisher:Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.6↓ -0.3

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Himalayan Geology

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.6

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.264

#18,597

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

22 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate18.2%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

27articles/year

0% Gold OA•82.14% Original Research

Aims & Scope

"Himalayan Geology", is a biannual (January and July) flagship scholarly journal of the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun. It publishes original research contributions covering several aspects of geology, geophysics, sedimentology, palaeontology, stratigraphy, magmatism, metamorphism, collisional tectonics, seismicity, seismogenesis, geomorphology, geological map, glaciology, hydrology, environment, climate change, natural hazards, geotechnical studies, remote sensing, natural resources pertaining to the Himalaya and its adjoining areas.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Geology97.3%Paleontology78.4%Biology78.4%Seismology54.1%Geomorphology48.6%Geochemistry45.9%Geography43.2%Tectonics43.2%Physics37.8%Structural basin35.1%Chemistry35.1%Engineering32.4%Ecology29.7%Quantum mechanics27%Organic chemistry27%History21.6%Materials science21.6%Petrology21.6%

Primary Research Areas

Geosciences Geology

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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

GEOLOGY

Rank48/61

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GEOLOGY

Rank37/61

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
GEOLOGY	JCRSCIE	48/61	Q4
GEOLOGY	JCISCIE	37/61	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

19 year

2026Latest

IF0.6

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2025

IF0.9

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2024

IF1.1

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2023

IF1.2

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2022

IF1.311

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.6	—	—
2025	0.9	—	—
2024	1.1	—	—
2023	1.2	—	—
2022	1.311	—	—
2021	1.293	—	—
2020	0.526	1	4
2019	0.333	1	0
2018	0.41	—	—
2016	—	1	2
2014	—	1	0
2013	—	9	45
2012	—	4	53
2011	—	1	3
2008	—	2	0
1994	—	1	20
1989	—	2	7
1983	—	1	30
1979	—	1	1

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #18,597Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2007-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary Sciences

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.264

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.67

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,608 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations68

3-Year Documents79

Citable Documents76

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 Rate20.0%

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)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: 18.2%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

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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GEOLOGY

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

Himalayan Geology (abbr: HIMALAYAN GEOL, ISSN: 0971-8966) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Geosciences, published by Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology in India. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.60, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.264 (Q3), an H-index of 22.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Semiannual, an annual output of approximately 27 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,608 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.