What is the Impact Factor of Rocky Mountain Geology?

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

Is Rocky Mountain Geology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Rocky Mountain Geology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.137 (Q4) and an H-index of 14.

Who publishes Rocky Mountain Geology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Rocky Mountain Geology is published by University of Wyoming. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,508 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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Rocky Mountain Geology

Identifier (ISSN):1555-7332(Print)/1555-7340(Online)

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Publisher:University of Wyoming

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Clarivate IF trend for Rocky Mountain Geology

WoS Q1

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Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q4

0.137

#26,488

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

14 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.

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0articles/year

0% Gold OA•0% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Rocky Mountain Geology (formerly Contributions to Geology) is published twice yearly by the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Wyoming. The focus of the journal is regional geology and paleontology of the Rocky Mountains and adjacent areas of western North America. This high-impact, scholarly journal, is an important resource for professional earth scientists. The high-quality, refereed articles report original research by top specialists in all aspects of geology and paleontology in the greater Rocky Mountain region.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Geology99.6%Biology90.1%Paleontology86.7%Geochemistry52.7%Geomorphology47.9%Geography47.3%History37.4%Archaeology37.2%Structural basin35.8%Seismology32.8%Physics32.6%Engineering31.6%Ecology27.7%Tectonics27%Chemistry23.8%Materials science22.3%

Primary Research Areas

Earth and Planetary Sciences Geology

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

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2023Latest

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Articles / Year5

Total Citations8

2022

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Articles / Year7

Total Citations29

2021

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Articles / Year5

Total Citations18

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Articles / Year5

Total Citations21

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Articles / Year6

Total Citations44

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2023	0	5	8
2022	—	7	29
2021	—	5	18
2020	—	5	21
2019	—	6	44
2018	—	8	21
2017	—	3	43
2016	—	4	29
2015	—	4	16
2014	—	12	100
2013	—	11	45
2012	—	6	47

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #26,488Scopus Q4SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1989, 1998, 2001, 2007-2021, 2023-2024

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary Sciences

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q4

0.137

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

Quartile: Scopus Q4

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.17

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,508 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1

3-Year Documents6

Citable Documents6

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 Rate0.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

GeologyQ4

PaleontologyQ4

StratigraphyQ4

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Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Rocky Mountain Geology (ISSN: 1555-7332) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences, published by University of Wyoming in United States. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (SCIE) in quartile Q1, a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.137 (Q4), an H-index of 14.

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 $2,508 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.