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Physical Geography

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

1.62

h-Index

2024-2025

 49

Rank

2024-2025

 12782

SJR

2024-2025

 0.443

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 Physical Geography
Abbreviation Phys. Geogr.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Atmospheric Science (Q3)
h-index 49
Overall Rank/Ranking 12782
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.443
Impact Score 1.62
Publisher Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 2723646
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 1975, 1980-2025




About Physical Geography


Physical Geography is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Atmospheric Science (Q3). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Physical Geography is 12782. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.443. 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 49. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Physical Geography journal is 2723646. 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. Physical Geography is cited by a total of 169 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Physical Geography Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Physical Geography is 1.62, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Physical Geography IF is increased by a factor of 0.28 and approximate percentage change is 20.9% 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

Physical Geography Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Physical Geography is 1.62. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Physical Geography. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.62
2023 1.34
2022 1.97
2021 1.94
2020 1.73
2019 1.34
2018 1.27
2017 1.10
2016 0.78
2015 0.87
2014 0.75

Physical Geography h-index


  Table Setting

Physical Geography has an h-index of 49. It means 49 articles of this journal have more than 49 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.




Physical Geography ISSN


The ISSN of Physical Geography is 2723646. 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

Physical Geography Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Physical Geography is 12782. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.443. 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 Physical Geography by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.443
2023 0.414
2022 0.533
2021 0.453
2020 0.532
2019 0.438
2018 0.416
2017 0.308
2016 0.396
2015 0.397
2014 0.287

Ranking of Physical Geography by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 12782
2023 12682
2022 9749
2021 10948
2020 9506
2019 11001
2018 11018
2017 13103
2016 11123
2015 10981
2014 13449

Physical Geography Publisher


Table Setting

Physical Geography is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1975, 1980-2025. 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 Physical Geography is Phys. Geogr.. This abbreviation ('Phys. Geogr.') 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 Physical Geography


If your research field is/are related to Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Atmospheric Science (Q3), 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 Physical Geography?

Physical Geography latest impact IF is 1.62. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.97 (2022) and 0.75 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.34 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Physical Geography?

The Physical Geography has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.443, 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 0.533 in 2022 and the lowest being 0.287 in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Physical Geography over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.34.


What's the latest h-index of the Physical Geography?

The latest h-index of the Physical Geography is 49.


Who's the publisher of the Physical Geography?

The Physical Geography is published by the Taylor and Francis Ltd., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Physical Geography?

The Physical Geography is currently ranked 12782 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 9506 in 2020 and its lowest position of 13449 in 2014.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Physical Geography?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Physical Geography is Phys. Geogr..


Is the "Physical Geography" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Physical Geography is classified as a journal that the Taylor and Francis Ltd. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Physical Geography?

The Physical Geography encompasses the following areas:

  • Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)
  • Environmental Science (miscellaneous)
  • Atmospheric Science

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


What's the ISSN of the Physical Geography?

The Physical Geography is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 2723646.


What's the best quartile of the Physical Geography?

The best quartile for the Physical Geography is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Physical Geography?

The Physical Geography coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1975, 1980-2025.


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 Physical Geography

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.62
2023 1.34
2022 1.97
2021 1.94
2020 1.73
2019 1.34
2018 1.27
2017 1.10
2016 0.78
2015 0.87
2014 0.75



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