What is the Impact Factor of Zeitschrift fur Geomorphologie?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Zeitschrift fur Geomorphologie is 1.60, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Zeitschrift fur Geomorphologie indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Zeitschrift fur Geomorphologie is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.433 (Q2) and an H-index of 44.

Who publishes Zeitschrift fur Geomorphologie and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Zeitschrift fur Geomorphologie is published by E. Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,748 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Zeitschrift fur Geomorphologie?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Zeitschrift fur Geomorphologie is "Z. GEOMORPHOL". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #13,391Subscription

Zeitschrift fur Geomorphologie

Abbreviation (ISO):Z. GEOMORPHOL

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Identifier (ISSN):0372-8854(Print)/1864-1687(Online)

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Publisher:E. Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.6↑ +0.3

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Zeitschrift fur Geomorphologie

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.6

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.433

#13,391

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

44 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessSubscription

13articles/year

0% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Zeitschrift für Geomorphologie main volume is a peer-reviewed international journal presenting original contributions of high scientific standard from all fields of geomorphology, encompassing basic research and applied studies. Zeitschrift für Geomorphologie (ZfG) invites the submission of original papers from the entire field of geomorphological research, both applied and theoretical. Authors are encouraged to submit their papers to the editor-in-chief. Please peruse the instructions to authors (PDF) before submitting your paper.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Geology99.4%Geomorphology64.1%Biology63%Geography62.1%Paleontology54.2%Engineering36.9%History36.2%Archaeology35.5%Physical geography32.9%Geotechnical engineering26.5%Ecology24.8%Oceanography21.8%Geochemistry21.4%Hydrology (agriculture)20.5%

Primary Research Areas

Geosciences Multidisciplinary

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Special Issues

Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL

Rank52/71

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank176/259

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL

Rank53/71

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank189/259

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL	JCRSCIE	52/71	Q3
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSCIE	176/259	Q3
GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL	JCISCIE	53/71	Q3
GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISCIE	189/259	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.6

Articles / Year1

Total Citations0

2025

IF1.3

Articles / Year11

Total Citations6

2024

IF1.4

Articles / Year10

Total Citations25

2023

IF2.2

Articles / Year1

Total Citations2

2022

IF1.571

Articles / Year10

Total Citations55

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.6	1	0
2025	1.3	11	6
2024	1.4	10	25
2023	2.2	1	2
2022	1.571	10	55
2021	0.842	39	239
2020	1.063	3	3
2019	0.987	26	201
2018	0.991	15	121
2017	—	42	511
2016	—	58	493
2015	—	101	954

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #13,391Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1979-2019, 2021-2022, 2024-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Earth and Planetary SciencesSocial Sciences

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.433

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.00

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,748 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations39

3-Year Documents23

Citable Documents22

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 Rate20.7%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)Q2

Earth-Surface ProcessesQ2

Geography, Planning and DevelopmentQ2

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: 0%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

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):

4区GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL

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

Zeitschrift fur Geomorphologie (abbr: Z. GEOMORPHOL, ISSN: 0372-8854) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Geosciences, published by E. Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung in Germany. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.60, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.433 (Q2), an H-index of 44.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 13 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,748 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.