Earth Science, Systems and Society Journal Citation Rate 2026
2634-730X
eISSN 2634-730X
Geological Society of London
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About Earth Science, Systems and Society
Earth Science, Systems and Society (ESSS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Dynamic and structural geology, published by Geological Society of London in GB and in circulation since 2022, catalogued under ISSN 2634-730X (e-ISSN 2634-730X). 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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2800 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 94 works and 576 citations, with an h-index of 15.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 81 days.
Earth Science, Systems and Society Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Earth Science, Systems and Society has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Dynamic and structural geology 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 Science, Systems and Society makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2800 USD. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 81 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Earth Science, Systems and Society 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 Science, Systems and Society against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Earth Science, Systems and Society
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 81 days.
- Budget $2800 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Dynamic and structural geology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Earth Science, Systems … Compares
| ISSN (Print) | 2634-730X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2634-730X |
| Publisher | Geological Society of London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Established | 2022 |
| APC / Cost | $2800 USD |
| Review Speed | ~81 days to first decision |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Earth Science, Systems and Society is published by Geological Society of London, based in United Kingdom and in publication since 2022. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2800.
In our subject taxonomy, Earth Science, Systems and Society is classified under Dynamic and structural geology.
Earth Science, Systems and Society is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, Earth Science, Systems and Society returns a first decision in about 81 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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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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Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
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