Earth and Planetary Physics Journal Citation Rate 2026
2096-3955
Science Press
CN
Q3 Quartile Open Access
About Earth and Planetary Physics
Earth and Planetary Physics (EPP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Environmental Science and Environmental sciences, published by Science Press in CN and in circulation since 2022, catalogued under ISSN 2096-3955. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.29 (Q3 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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $16000 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 619 works and 4,426 citations, with an h-index of 29.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 90 days.
Earth and Planetary Physics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Earth and Planetary Physics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.29, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Environmental Science 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Earth and Planetary Physics makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $16000 USD. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 90 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Earth and Planetary Physics 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 Earth and Planetary Physics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Earth and Planetary Physics
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 90 days.
- Budget $16000 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Environmental Science, Environmental sciences, Geophysics. Cosmic physics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2096-3955 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Science Press |
| Country | China |
| Established | 2022 |
| APC / Cost | $16000 CNY |
| Review Speed | ~90 days to first decision |
| h-index | 29 |
| Total Works | 619 |
| Total Citations | 4,426 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 1.38 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Earth and Planetary Physics is published by Science Press, based in China and in publication since 2022. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of CNY 16000.
In our subject taxonomy, Earth and Planetary Physics is classified under Environmental Science, Environmental sciences, Geophysics. Cosmic physics and Science.
Earth and Planetary Physics is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, Earth and Planetary Physics returns a first decision in about 90 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 619 works that have together drawn 4,426 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 29; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.290; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.38.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.290 | 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 (2017–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 104 | 91 |
| 2024 | 80 | 215 |
| 2023 | 69 | 406 |
| 2022 | 60 | 306 |
| 2021 | 63 | 606 |
| 2020 | 75 | 860 |
| 2019 | 64 | 760 |
| 2018 | 47 | 1,024 |
| 2017 | 17 | 156 |
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