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Geological Journal

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

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

2.02

h-Index

2022-2023

 60

Rank

2022-2023

 7044

SJR

2022-2023

 0.705

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 Geological Journal
Abbreviation Geol. J.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Geology (Q2)
h-index 60
Overall Rank/Ranking 7044
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.705
Impact Score 2.02
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 00721050, 10991034
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 1951-1954, 1956-1957, 1961-2022




Aim and Scope


In recent years there has been a growth of specialist journals within geological sciences. Nevertheless, there is an important role for a journal of an interdisciplinary kind. Traditionally, GEOLOGICAL JOURNAL has been such a journal and continues in its aim of promoting interest in all branches of the Geological Sciences, through publication of original research papers and review articles. The journal publishes Special Issues with a common theme or regional coverage e.g. Chinese Dinosaurs; Tectonics of the Eastern Mediterranean, Triassic basins of the Central and North Atlantic Borderlands). These are extensively cited.


About Geological Journal


Geological Journal is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Geology (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Geological Journal is 7044. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.705. 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 60. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Geological Journal journal is 00721050, 10991034. 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. Geological Journal is cited by a total of 2244 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Geological Journal Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Geological Journal is 2.02, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Geological Journal IF is increased by a factor of 0 and approximate percentage change is 0% when compared to preceding year 2021, 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

Geological Journal Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Geological Journal is 2.02. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Geological Journal. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 2.02
2021 2.02
2020 2.38
2019 1.52
2018 1.93
2017 1.87
2016 2.64
2015 2.16
2014 1.65

Geological Journal h-index


  Table Setting

Geological Journal has an h-index of 60. It means 60 articles of this journal have more than 60 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.




Geological Journal ISSN


The ISSN of Geological Journal is 00721050, 10991034. 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

Geological Journal Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Geological Journal is 7044. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.705. 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 Geological Journal by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.705
2021 0.631
2020 0.721
2019 0.615
2018 0.673
2017 0.846
2016 0.934
2015 0.983
2014 0.887

Ranking of Geological Journal by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 7044
2021 7785
2020 6881
2019 8031
2018 7151
2017 5442
2016 4835
2015 4542
2014 5076

Geological Journal Publisher


Table Setting

Geological Journal is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1951-1954, 1956-1957, 1961-2022. 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 Geological Journal is Geol. J.. This abbreviation ('Geol. J.') 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 Geological Journal


If your research field is/are related to Geology (Q2), 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 Geological Journal?

Geological Journal latest impact IF is 2.02. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.64 (2016) and 1.52 (2019), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.02 in the previous 9 years.


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

The Geological Journal has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.705, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.983 in 2015 and the lowest being 0.615 in 2019. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Geological Journal over the previous 9-year period stands at 2.02.


What's the latest h-index of the Geological Journal?

The latest h-index of the Geological Journal is 60.


Who's the publisher of the Geological Journal?

The Geological Journal is published by the John Wiley and Sons Ltd, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Geological Journal?

The Geological Journal is currently ranked 7044 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 4542 in 2015 and its lowest position of 8031 in 2019.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Geological Journal?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Geological Journal is Geol. J..


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

Geological Journal is classified as a journal that the John Wiley and Sons Ltd publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Geological Journal?

The Geological Journal encompasses the following areas:

  • Geology

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


What's the ISSN of the Geological Journal?

The Geological Journal is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 00721050, 10991034.


What's the best quartile of the Geological Journal?

The best quartile for the Geological Journal is Q2 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Geological Journal?

The Geological Journal coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1951-1954, 1956-1957, 1961-2022.


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 Geological Journal

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 2.02
2021 2.02
2020 2.38
2019 1.52
2018 1.93
2017 1.87
2016 2.64
2015 2.16
2014 1.65



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