What is the Impact Factor of Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences is 0.20, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q4) and an H-index of 31.

Who publishes Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences is published by National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR). For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences is "INDIAN J MAR SCI". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Hybrid

Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences

Abbreviation (ISO):INDIAN J MAR SCI

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Identifier (ISSN):0379-5136(Print)/0975-1033(Online)

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Publisher:National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR)

Former Names:

INDIAN J GEO-MAR SCI

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Name Changed (Active in JCR)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

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Journal Impact Factor

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.2

Scopus SJR & Rank

N/A

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus / Elsevier Data

H-Index (2021)

31 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

118articles/year

97.83% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Started in 1972, this multi-disciplinary journal publishes full papers and short communications. The Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences, issued monthly, is devoted to the publication of communications relating to various facets of research in (i) Marine sciences including marine engineering and marine pollution; (ii) Climate change & (iii) Geosciences i.e. geology, geography and geophysics. IJMS is a multidisciplinary journal in marine sciences and geosciences. Therefore, research and review papers and book reviews of general significance to marine sciences and geosciences which are written clearly and well organized will be given preference.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology86.7%Geology68.2%Ecology65.2%Geography57.5%Engineering48.9%Oceanography47.2%Fishery46.4%Environmental science39.1%Chemistry34.3%Physics32.6%Paleontology26.6%History26.2%Archaeology24.9%Mathematics24.5%Computer science22.7%Organic chemistry21.9%Materials science20.6%

Primary Research Areas

Geosciences Oceanography

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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

OCEANOGRAPHY

Rank66/67

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

OCEANOGRAPHY

Rank65/67

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
OCEANOGRAPHY	JCRSCIE	66/67	Q4
OCEANOGRAPHY	JCISCIE	65/67	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

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IF0.2

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2025

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2024

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2023

IF0.5

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2022

IF0.553

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Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.2	—	—
2025	0.3	—	—
2024	0.4	—	—
2023	0.5	—	—
2022	0.553	—	—
2021	0.496	—	—
2020	0.328	1	25
2019	0.301	20	136
2018	0.289	57	225
2017	—	38	261
2016	—	11	39
2015	—	22	106
2014	—	4	58
2013	—	6	49
2012	—	2	18
2011	—	6	53
2010	—	7	99

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

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

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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)Biology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区OCEANOGRAPHY

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

Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences (abbr: INDIAN J MAR SCI, ISSN: 0379-5136) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Geosciences, published by National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR) in India. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.20, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), an H-index of 31.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 118 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.