What is the Impact Factor of Natural Gas Geoscience?

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

Is Natural Gas Geoscience indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Natural Gas Geoscience is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.919 (Q1) and an H-index of 53.

Who publishes Natural Gas Geoscience and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Natural Gas Geoscience is published by Science Press. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,172 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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Natural Gas Geoscience

Identifier (ISSN):1672-1926(Print)

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Publisher:Science Press

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WoS Q1

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Current (2023):0

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

0.919

#5,590

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

53 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation RateN/A

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Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

0articles/year

0% Gold OA•0% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Natural Gas Geoscience (ISSN: 1672-1926) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences, published by Science Press in China. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (SCIE) in quartile Q1, a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.919 (Q1), an H-index of 53.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Geology99.1%Biology94.7%Paleontology85.3%Engineering78.6%Chemistry75.2%Geomorphology68.9%Geochemistry67.2%Organic chemistry66.9%Structural basin64.5%Physics48.2%Petrology45.6%Ecology44.8%Waste management42.6%Materials science39.2%Petroleum engineering37.5%Geography36.9%Seismology33.6%Geotechnical engineering30.1%Composite material27.4%Mineralogy27%Source rock27%Archaeology25.1%History25.1%Tectonics24.9%Sedimentary rock24.4%Metallurgy22.6%Natural gas22.1%Quantum mechanics21.3%Mathematics21.3%

Primary Research Areas

Earth and Planetary Sciences Geology

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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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2021

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Articles / Year1

Total Citations6

2015

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Articles / Year24

Total Citations144

2014

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Articles / Year113

Total Citations523

2013

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Articles / Year131

Total Citations510

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2023	0	—	—
2021	—	1	6
2015	—	24	144
2014	—	113	523
2013	—	131	510
2012	—	141	447
2011	—	145	389
2010	—	144	290
2009	—	137	326
2008	—	131	311
2007	—	154	385
2006	—	161	227
2005	—	141	310

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #5,590Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2013-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary Sciences

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

0.919

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

3.35

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,172 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,499

3-Year Documents470

Citable Documents469

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 Rate33.5%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

GeologyQ1

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 0 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $3,172 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.