What is the Impact Factor of Leading Edge?

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

Is Leading Edge indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Leading Edge is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.363 (Q3) and an H-index of 104.

Who publishes Leading Edge and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Leading Edge is published by Society of Exploration Geophysicists. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,985 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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Leading Edge

Identifier (ISSN):1070-485X(Print)/1938-3789(Online)

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Publisher:Society of Exploration Geophysicists

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Clarivate Impact Factor (IF 2024)

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Current (2025):0

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.363

#15,231

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

104

104 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation RateN/A

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

128articles/year

0% Gold OA•0% Original Research

Aims & Scope

THE LEADING EDGE complements GEOPHYSICS, SEG"s peer-reviewed publication long unrivalled as the world"s most respected vehicle for dissemination of developments in exploration and development geophysics. TLE is a gateway publication, introducing new geophysical theory, instrumentation, and established practices to scientists in a wide range of geoscience disciplines. Most material is presented in a semitechnical manner that minimizes mathematical theory and emphasizes practical applications. TLE also serves as SEG"s publication venue for official society business.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Computer science60.7%Geology52.1%Engineering43.5%Physics40.1%Biology34.1%Mathematics30%Geography27.2%Paleontology25.8%Seismology25.6%Political science23.1%History21.5%

Primary Research Areas

Earth and Planetary Sciences Geology

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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF—

Articles / Year128

Total Citations3

2025

IF0

Articles / Year211

Total Citations103

2024

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Articles / Year201

Total Citations204

2023

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Articles / Year208

Total Citations461

2022

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Articles / Year219

Total Citations464

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	—	128	3
2025	0	211	103
2024	—	201	204
2023	—	208	461
2022	—	219	464
2021	—	214	806
2020	—	282	1,108
2019	—	252	1,291
2018	—	217	1,788
2017	—	273	3,679
2016	—	303	2,272
2015	—	354	2,043

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #15,231Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1958, 1982-1984, 1986-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary Sciences

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.363

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

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.03

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,985 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations360

3-Year Documents352

Citable Documents267

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 Rate19.2%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

GeologyQ3

GeophysicsQ3

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

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CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

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2021

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2022

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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Leading Edge (ISSN: 1070-485X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences, published by Society of Exploration Geophysicists in United States. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (SCIE) in quartile Q1, a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.363 (Q3), an H-index of 104.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 128 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,985 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.