What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Oceanology and Limnology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Oceanology and Limnology is 1.90, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Oceanology and Limnology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Oceanology and Limnology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.463 (Q2) and an H-index of 47.

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

Journal of Oceanology and Limnology is published by Science Press. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,822 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Oceanology and Limnology is "J. OCEANOL. LIMNOL" with common acronym "c-jol". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q2SCImago #12,711HybridDomestic Journal

Journal of Oceanology and Limnology

Acronym:c-jol

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Abbreviation (ISO):J. OCEANOL. LIMNOL

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Identifier (ISSN):2096-5508(Print)/2523-3521(Online)

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Publisher:Science Press

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.9↑ +0.6

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Oceanology and Limnology

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.9

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.463

#12,711

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

47 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

174articles/year

0.59% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Journal of Oceanology and Limnology (JOL) aims to disseminate original research articles in the forms of review, research paper, and note. JOL welcomes high-quality articles on aspects of oceanology (oceanography) and limnology from all over the world, including those in academic coverage: biology (bioinformatics, bioengineering), physics (mathematical and computational physics), geology (sedimentology, geophysics, paleontology, geochemistry), chemistry (geochemistry, biochemistry), hydrology, meteorology, and geography; and those in practical coverage: aquaculture, marine resource exploration, remote-sensing, environmental protection, marine engineering, pharmacology, and instrumentation.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

BiologyGeologyEcologyChemistryOceanographyPhysicsGeneticsPaleontologyFisheriesGeographyOrganic ChemistryBiochemistryEnvironmental SciencePlant SciencesEngineeringMedicine

Primary Research Areas

Earth and Planetary Sciences Oceanography

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Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

LIMNOLOGY

Rank9/21

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

OCEANOGRAPHY

Rank42/67

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

LIMNOLOGY

Rank11/21

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

OCEANOGRAPHY

Rank41/67

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
LIMNOLOGY	JCRSCIE	9/21	Q2
OCEANOGRAPHY	JCRSCIE	42/67	Q3
LIMNOLOGY	JCISCIE	11/21	Q3
OCEANOGRAPHY	JCISCIE	41/67	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

11 year

2026Latest

IF1.9

Articles / Year130

Total Citations13

2025

IF1.3

Articles / Year159

Total Citations199

2024

IF1.3

Articles / Year187

Total Citations694

2023

IF1.6

Articles / Year168

Total Citations913

2022

IF1.554

Articles / Year147

Total Citations975

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.9	130	13
2025	1.3	159	199
2024	1.3	187	694
2023	1.6	168	913
2022	1.554	147	975
2021	1.265	184	1,505
2020	0.617	151	1,786
2019	0	169	2,084
2018	0	202	2,243
2017	—	110	1,307
2016	—	1	10

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #12,711Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2018-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary SciencesEnvironmental Science

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.463

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.94

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,822 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,014

3-Year Documents522

Citable Documents518

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 Rate39.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

OceanographyQ2

Water Science and TechnologyQ3

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):

2区 (Zone 2)Earth Sciences

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2区LIMNOLOGY

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 Oceanology and Limnology (acronym: c-jol, abbr: J. OCEANOL. LIMNOL, ISSN: 2096-5508) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences, published by Science Press in China since 1982. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.90, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.463 (Q2), an H-index of 47.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 6 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 174 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,822 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.