ImpaQ Ecosystem•Clarivate, Scopus & CORE Data
Clarivate WoS 2024 / 2025 Data
IMPAQ
WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #2,334Top JournalHybrid

Journal of Geophysical Research-Planets

Abbreviation (ISO):J GEOPHYS RES-PLANET
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Identifier (ISSN):2169-9097(Print)/2169-9100(Online)
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Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell
Clarivate IF (2026)
3.7↓ -0.3
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q1
WoS SCIETop Tier
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Geophysical Research-Planets

WoS Q1
24573.5420183.9720193.7120203.7520214.4320224.820233.92024420253.72026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):3.7
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1
1.535
#2,334

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
188

188 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier
Self-Citation Rate25.6%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
257articles/year
55.62% Gold OA•99.22% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Geophysical Research Planets is dedicated to the publication of new and original research in the broad field of planetary science. Manuscripts concerning planetary geology, geophysics, geochemistry, atmospheres, and dynamics are appropriate for the journal when they increase knowledge about the processes that affect Solar System objects. Manuscripts concerning other planetary systems, exoplanets or Earth are welcome when presented in a comparative planetology perspective. Studies in the field of astrobiology will be considered when they have immediate consequences for the interpretation of planetary data. JGR: Planets does not publish manuscripts that deal with future missions and instrumentation, nor those that are primarily of an engineering interest. Instrument, calibration or data processing papers may be appropriate for the journal, but only when accompanied by scientific analysis and interpretation that increases understanding of the studied object. A manuscript that describes a new method or technique would be acceptable for JGR: Planets if it contained new and relevant scientific results obtained using the method. Review articles are generally not appropriate for JGR: Planets, but they may be considered if they form an integral part of a special issue.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Physics85.1%Biology82%Geology81%Astrobiology71.5%Astronomy71.2%Geography44%Mars Exploration Program37.6%Quantum mechanics37.6%Paleontology37%Chemistry33.2%Computer science31.8%Engineering31.4%Geochemistry27.3%Materials science24.7%Environmental science24.5%Meteorology24.3%Organic chemistry24.2%Thermodynamics23.3%Geophysics22.2%Seismology20.3%

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS

Q1
Rank21/103
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS

Q1
Rank15/103
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF3.7
Articles / Year310
Total Citations94
2025
IF4
Articles / Year397
Total Citations963
2024
IF3.9
Articles / Year289
Total Citations1,722
2023
IF4.8
Articles / Year273
Total Citations2,933
2022
IF4.434
Articles / Year308
Total Citations5,321

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #2,334Scopus Q1SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:1996-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary Sciences
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1
1.535

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1
Citations / Doc (2 years)
3.75

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$3,662 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations3,216
3-Year Documents785
Citable Documents774

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 Rate32.9%

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)Q1
Geochemistry and PetrologyQ1
GeophysicsQ1
Space and Planetary ScienceQ1
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: 25.6%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):
2区 (Zone 2)Earth Sciences
Minor Category (Specific Field):
2区GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS
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 Geophysical Research-Planets (abbr: J GEOPHYS RES-PLANET, ISSN: 2169-9097) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences, published by Wiley-Blackwell in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.70, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.535 (Q1), an H-index of 188.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 257 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,662 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Hybrid
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Periodic
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
2000 FLORIDA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, USA, DC, 20009

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Database Updated: 2026-09-29