What is the Impact Factor of Stratigraphy and Geological Correlation?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Stratigraphy and Geological Correlation is 1.10, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Stratigraphy and Geological Correlation indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Stratigraphy and Geological Correlation is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.473 (Q2) and an H-index of 46.

Who publishes Stratigraphy and Geological Correlation and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Stratigraphy and Geological Correlation is published by Pleiades Publishing. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,905 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Stratigraphy and Geological Correlation?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Stratigraphy and Geological Correlation is "Stratigr. Geol. Correl" with common acronym "sgc". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q2SCImago #12,498Hybrid

Stratigraphy and Geological Correlation

Acronym:sgc

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Abbreviation (ISO):Stratigr. Geol. Correl

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Identifier (ISSN):0869-5938(Print)/1555-6263(Online)

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Publisher:Pleiades Publishing

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.1↑ +0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Stratigraphy and Geological Correlation

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.1

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.473

#12,498

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

46 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate30%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

38articles/year

4% Gold OA•97.14% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Stratigraphy and Geological Correlation is the only journal that provides comprehensive coverage of the fundamental and applied aspects of stratigraphy and the correlation of geologic events and processes in time and space. Articles are based on the results of multidisciplinary studies and are for researchers, university professors, students, and geologists interested in stratigraphy and the chronological features of the world’s geological record.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Paleontology99.3%Geology99.3%Biology99.3%Geochemistry93.5%Geomorphology92.2%Sedimentology80.3%Seismology76.9%Structural geology62.9%Ecology51.9%Structural basin51%Earth science47.6%Biogeosciences44.7%Historical geology44.4%Geography43.9%Tectonics38.6%Botany34.8%History30.5%Physics29.7%Archaeology29%Oceanography26.1%Cretaceous25.8%Biostratigraphy24.6%Sedimentary rock23.5%

Primary Research Areas

Geosciences Geology

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

GEOLOGY

Rank30/61

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PALEONTOLOGY

Rank44/58

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GEOLOGY

Rank28/61

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PALEONTOLOGY

Rank41/58

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
GEOLOGY	JCRSCIE	30/61	Q2
PALEONTOLOGY	JCRSCIE	44/58	Q4
GEOLOGY	JCISCIE	28/61	Q2
PALEONTOLOGY	JCISCIE	41/58	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.1

Articles / Year17

Total Citations3

2025

IF1

Articles / Year47

Total Citations32

2024

IF1

Articles / Year35

Total Citations88

2023

IF1

Articles / Year45

Total Citations109

2022

IF1.244

Articles / Year37

Total Citations151

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.1	17	3
2025	1	47	32
2024	1	35	88
2023	1	45	109
2022	1.244	37	151
2021	0.855	47	201
2020	0.835	45	272
2019	0.838	42	419
2018	0.824	44	338
2017	—	36	329
2016	—	39	423
2015	—	41	455

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #12,498Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1994, 1996-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary Sciences

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.473

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.19

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,905 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations147

3-Year Documents115

Citable Documents115

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 Rate51.7%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

GeologyQ2

PaleontologyQ2

StratigraphyQ2

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: 30%

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):

4区 (Zone 4)Earth Sciences

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区GEOLOGY

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

Stratigraphy and Geological Correlation (acronym: sgc, abbr: Stratigr. Geol. Correl, ISSN: 0869-5938) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Geosciences, published by Pleiades Publishing in Russia since 2006. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.10, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.473 (Q2), an H-index of 46.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 38 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,905 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.