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Journal of Applied Geophysics

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

2.40

h-Index

2024-2025

 104

Rank

2024-2025

 10074

SJR

2024-2025

 0.576

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 Journal of Applied Geophysics
Abbreviation J. Appl. Geophys.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Geophysics (Q2)
h-index 104
Overall Rank/Ranking 10074
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.576
Impact Score 2.40
Publisher Elsevier B.V.
Country Netherlands
ISSN 9269851
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 1992-2025




About Journal of Applied Geophysics


Journal of Applied Geophysics is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Geophysics (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of Applied Geophysics is 10074. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.576. 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 104. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Journal of Applied Geophysics journal is 9269851. 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. Journal of Applied Geophysics is cited by a total of 1942 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Journal of Applied Geophysics Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Applied Geophysics is 2.40, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal of Applied Geophysics IF is decreased by a factor of 0.13 and approximate percentage change is -5.14% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling 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

Journal of Applied Geophysics Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Journal of Applied Geophysics is 2.40. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Applied Geophysics. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.40
2023 2.53
2022 2.29
2021 1.98
2020 2.18
2019 2.37
2018 2.48
2017 2.01
2016 1.76
2015 1.76
2014 2.07

Journal of Applied Geophysics h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Applied Geophysics has an h-index of 104. It means 104 articles of this journal have more than 104 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.




Journal of Applied Geophysics ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Applied Geophysics is 9269851. 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

Journal of Applied Geophysics Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Applied Geophysics is 10074. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.576. 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 Journal of Applied Geophysics by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.576
2023 0.597
2022 0.627
2021 0.640
2020 0.627
2019 0.781
2018 0.738
2017 0.636
2016 0.752
2015 0.837
2014 0.903

Ranking of Journal of Applied Geophysics by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 10074
2023 8991
2022 8152
2021 7661
2020 8053
2019 6102
2018 6478
2017 7425
2016 6219
2015 5581
2014 4971

Journal of Applied Geophysics Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Applied Geophysics is published by Elsevier B.V.. It's publishing house is located in Netherlands. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1992-2025. 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 Journal of Applied Geophysics is J. Appl. Geophys.. This abbreviation ('J. Appl. Geophys.') 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 Journal of Applied Geophysics


If your research field is/are related to Geophysics (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 Journal of Applied Geophysics?

Journal of Applied Geophysics latest impact IF is 2.40. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.53 (2023) and 1.76 (2016), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.17 in the previous 11 years.


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

The Journal of Applied Geophysics has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.576, 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 0.903 in 2014 and the lowest being 0.576 in 2024. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Applied Geophysics over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.17.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Applied Geophysics?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Applied Geophysics is 104.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Applied Geophysics?

The Journal of Applied Geophysics is published by the Elsevier B.V., with its country of publication being the Netherlands.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Applied Geophysics?

The Journal of Applied Geophysics is currently ranked 10074 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 4971 in 2014 and its lowest position of 10074 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of Applied Geophysics?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Applied Geophysics is J. Appl. Geophys..


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

Journal of Applied Geophysics is classified as a journal that the Elsevier B.V. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Applied Geophysics?

The Journal of Applied Geophysics encompasses the following areas:

  • Geophysics

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


What's the ISSN of the Journal of Applied Geophysics?

The Journal of Applied Geophysics is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 9269851.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Applied Geophysics?

The best quartile for the Journal of Applied Geophysics is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Applied Geophysics?

The Journal of Applied Geophysics coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1992-2025.


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 Journal of Applied Geophysics

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.40
2023 2.53
2022 2.29
2021 1.98
2020 2.18
2019 2.37
2018 2.48
2017 2.01
2016 1.76
2015 1.76
2014 2.07



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