Journal of the Geological Society
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for Journal of the Geological Society
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
140 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Journal of the Geological Society (JGS) is owned and published by the Geological Society of London. JGS publishes topical, high-quality recent research across the full range of Earth Sciences. Papers are interdisciplinary in nature and emphasize the development of an understanding of fundamental geological processes. Broad interest articles that refer to regional studies, but which extend beyond their geographical context are also welcomed. Each year JGS presents the ‘JGS Early Career Award' for papers published in the journal, which rewards the writing of well-written, exciting papers from early career geologists. The journal publishes research and invited review articles, discussion papers and thematic sets.
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GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of the Geological Society (acronym: jgsl, abbr: J GEOL SOC LONDON, ISSN: 0016-7649) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Geosciences, published by Geological Society of London in England since 1971. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.90, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.084 (Q1), an H-index of 140.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 102 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,392 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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