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Earth and Planetary Science Letters

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

5.44

h-Index

2024-2025

 301

Rank

2024-2025

 1150

SJR

2024-2025

 2.254

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Earth and Planetary Science Letters
Abbreviation Earth Planet. Sci. Lett.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geochemistry and Petrology (Q1); Geophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1)
h-index 301
Overall Rank/Ranking 1150
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 2.254
Impact Score 5.44
Publisher Elsevier B.V.
Country Netherlands
ISSN 0012821X
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1966-2025




Aim and Scope


Since its first appearance in 1966, Earth and Planetary Science Letters has built up an enviable reputation. Its successful formula of presenting high-quality research articles with minimal delay has made it one of the most important sources of information in its field. The articles published reflect the great impact made on research in the geosciences by the use of successful research methods from other disciplines such as chemistry, physics, and mathematics. It also covers research into all aspects of lunar studies, plate tectonics, ocean floor spreading, and continental drift, as well as basic studies of the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of the Earth rust and mantle, the atmosphere and the hydrosphere.


About Earth and Planetary Science Letters


Earth and Planetary Science Letters is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geochemistry and Petrology (Q1); Geophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Earth and Planetary Science Letters is 1150. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.254. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 301. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Earth and Planetary Science Letters journal is 0012821X. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Earth and Planetary Science Letters is cited by a total of 7081 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Earth and Planetary Science Letters Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Earth and Planetary Science Letters is 5.44, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Earth and Planetary Science Letters IF is increased by a factor of 0.57 and approximate percentage change is 11.7% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Earth and Planetary Science Letters Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Earth and Planetary Science Letters is 5.44. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Earth and Planetary Science Letters. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5.44
2023 4.87
2022 5.47
2021 5.50
2020 5.23
2019 4.96
2018 4.76
2017 4.73
2016 4.62
2015 4.84
2014 5.01

Earth and Planetary Science Letters h-index


  Table Setting

Earth and Planetary Science Letters has an h-index of 301. It means 301 articles of this journal have more than 301 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Earth and Planetary Science Letters ISSN


The ISSN of Earth and Planetary Science Letters is 0012821X. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Earth and Planetary Science Letters Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Earth and Planetary Science Letters is 1150. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.254. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Earth and Planetary Science Letters by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.254
2023 2.294
2022 2.416
2021 2.348
2020 2.829
2019 2.942
2018 2.884
2017 3.166
2016 3.156
2015 3.499
2014 3.369

Ranking of Earth and Planetary Science Letters by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1150
2023 1074
2022 950
2021 950
2020 710
2019 683
2018 701
2017 596
2016 582
2015 489
2014 534

Earth and Planetary Science Letters Publisher


Table Setting

Earth and Planetary Science Letters is published by Elsevier B.V.. It's publishing house is located in Netherlands. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1966-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Earth and Planetary Science Letters is Earth Planet. Sci. Lett.. This abbreviation ('Earth Planet. Sci. Lett.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Earth and Planetary Science Letters


If your research field is/are related to Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geochemistry and Petrology (Q1); Geophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Earth and Planetary Science Letters?

Earth and Planetary Science Letters latest impact IF is 5.44. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 5.50 (2021) and 4.62 (2016), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 5.04 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Earth and Planetary Science Letters?

The Earth and Planetary Science Letters has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 2.254, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 3.499 in 2015 and the lowest being 2.254 in 2024. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Earth and Planetary Science Letters over the previous 11-year period stands at 5.04.


What's the latest h-index of the Earth and Planetary Science Letters?

The latest h-index of the Earth and Planetary Science Letters is 301.


Who's the publisher of the Earth and Planetary Science Letters?

The Earth and Planetary Science Letters is published by the Elsevier B.V., with its country of publication being the Netherlands.


What's the current ranking of the Earth and Planetary Science Letters?

The Earth and Planetary Science Letters is currently ranked 1150 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 489 in 2015 and its lowest position of 1150 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Earth and Planetary Science Letters?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Earth and Planetary Science Letters is Earth Planet. Sci. Lett..


Is the "Earth and Planetary Science Letters" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Earth and Planetary Science Letters is classified as a journal that the Elsevier B.V. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Earth and Planetary Science Letters?

The Earth and Planetary Science Letters encompasses the following areas:

  • Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)
  • Geochemistry and Petrology
  • Geophysics
  • Space and Planetary Science

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Earth and Planetary Science Letters?

The Earth and Planetary Science Letters is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 0012821X.


What's the best quartile of the Earth and Planetary Science Letters?

The best quartile for the Earth and Planetary Science Letters is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Earth and Planetary Science Letters?

The Earth and Planetary Science Letters coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1966-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Earth and Planetary Science Letters

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5.44
2023 4.87
2022 5.47
2021 5.50
2020 5.23
2019 4.96
2018 4.76
2017 4.73
2016 4.62
2015 4.84
2014 5.01



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