What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Geology?

The journal Journal of Geology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, quartile Q1) with official metrics continually updated on ImpaQ.

Is Journal of Geology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Geology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.581 (Q2) and an H-index of 122.

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

Journal of Geology is published by University of Chicago. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,081 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Geology is "J. Geol" with common acronym "jg". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

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Journal of Geology

Acronym:jg

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Abbreviation (ISO):J. Geol

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Identifier (ISSN):0022-1376(Print)/1537-5269(Online)

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Publisher:University of Chicago

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Clarivate Impact Factor (IF 2024)

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Journal Impact Factor

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Impact Factor Trend (2018–2025)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Geology

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2025):1.3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.581

#10,191

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

122

122 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

41articles/year

0% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

One of the oldest journals in geology, The Journal of Geology has since 1893 promoted the systematic philosophical and fundamental study of geology. The Journal publishes original research across a broad range of subfields in geology, including geophysics, geochemistry, sedimentology, geomorphology, petrology, plate tectonics, volcanology, structural geology, mineralogy, and planetary sciences. Many of its articles have wide appeal for geologists, present research of topical relevance, and offer new geological insights through the application of innovative approaches and methods.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Geology99.6%Biology61.4%Paleontology56.2%Geochemistry45.8%Geography37.6%Physics33.9%Geomorphology31.2%Engineering30.8%History24.6%Seismology24.5%Archaeology23.5%Chemistry21%

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

No WoS category details available for this journal.

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

13 year

2025Latest

IF1.3

Articles / Year—

Total Citations—

2024

IF1.5

Articles / Year10

Total Citations0

2023

IF1.8

Articles / Year31

Total Citations60

2022

IF2.661

Articles / Year28

Total Citations171

2021

IF2.701

Articles / Year41

Total Citations307

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2025	1.3	—	—
2024	1.5	10	0
2023	1.8	31	60
2022	2.661	28	171
2021	2.701	41	307
2020	2.324	28	184
2019	2.05	41	569
2018	2.015	40	751
2017	—	47	913
2016	—	53	1,097
2015	—	58	622
2014	—	67	1,155
2013	—	89	1,486

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #10,191Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1973, 1976-1977, 1979-2023, 2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary Sciences

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.581

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.09

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,081 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations80

3-Year Documents48

Citable Documents48

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 Rate0.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

GeologyQ2

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)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

Journal of Geology (acronym: jg, abbr: J. Geol, ISSN: 0022-1376) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Geosciences, published by University of Chicago in United States since 1893. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (SCIE) in quartile Q1, a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.581 (Q2), an H-index of 122.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 41 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $3,081 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.