Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1435-9529 eISSN 1435-9537 Springer Science+Business Media DE

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment
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Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment (BEGE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis and Grouting, Rheology, and Soil Mechanics, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 1435-9529 (e-ISSN 1435-9537). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.61 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3590 USD). OpenAlex records 7,004 works and 127,320 citations, with an h-index of 113.

Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.61, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.

Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Bulletin of Engineering Geology and …
  • Budget $3590 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis, Grouting, Rheology, and Soil Mechanics, Landslides and related hazards. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Bulletin of Engineering … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-35%
Field avg: 5.52
APC vs Field Avg
+15%
Field avg: $3112

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ISSN (Print) 1435-9529
ISSN (Online) 1435-9537
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Country Germany
APC / Cost $3590 USD
h-index 115
Total Works 7,111
Total Citations 129,996
2-yr Mean Citedness 4.36 (OpenAlex)
In-depth profile & metrics

Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3590.

In our subject taxonomy, Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment is classified under Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis, Grouting, Rheology, and Soil Mechanics, Landslides and related hazards and Rock Mechanics and Modeling.

Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

OpenAlex records 7,111 works that have together drawn 129,996 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 115; its most recent citation rate stands at 3.607; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 4.36.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bulletin of Engineering Geology and …

Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 3.607 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment is $3590 USD.

Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment is 1435-9529. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1435-9537.

Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 3.61, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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Clean
Citation Rate
3.607
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 3.607 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.


Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Publication & citation history by year
YearWorks publishedCitations received
2025 679 2,702
2024 513 4,758
2023 478 6,983
2022 498 9,060
2021 490 11,681
2020 346 10,379
2019 263 8,471
2018 216 7,922
2017 218 8,057
2016 153 5,075
2015 120 4,332
2014 150 5,918
Journal at a Glance
7,111
Total Works
129,996
Total Citations
115
h-index
4.36
2-Yr Mean Citedness

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S184406644

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