Earth and Planetary Science Letters Journal Citation Rate 2026
0012-821X
eISSN 1385-013X
Elsevier
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Verified Publisher
About Earth and Planetary Science Letters
Earth and Planetary Science Letters (EPSL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Astro and Planetary Science and Geological and Geochemical Analysis, published by Elsevier in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0012-821X (e-ISSN 1385-013X). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90 (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. OpenAlex records 21,828 works and 1,632,971 citations, with an h-index of 400.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 120 days.
Earth and Planetary Science Letters Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Earth and Planetary Science Letters has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Astro and Planetary 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.
Earth and Planetary Science Letters operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 120 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Earth and Planetary Science Letters 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 Science Letters against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Earth and Planetary Science Letters
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 120 days.
- This journal covers Astro and Planetary Science, Geological and Geochemical Analysis, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0012-821X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1385-013X |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~120 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Earth and Planetary Science Letters is published by Elsevier and based in Netherlands.
In our subject taxonomy, Earth and Planetary Science Letters is classified under Astro and Planetary Science, Geological and Geochemical Analysis, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research and High-pressure geophysics and materials.
For prospective authors, Earth and Planetary Science Letters returns a first decision in about 120 days (longer for its field).
Its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 56.900 (2024).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 54.055 to 56.900), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.900 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 54.055 | 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.
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