Earth Surface Processes and Landforms Journal Citation Rate 2026
0197-9337
eISSN 1096-9837
Wiley
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Earth Surface Processes and Landforms
Earth Surface Processes and Landforms (ESPL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Geological formations and processes and Geology and Paleoclimatology Research, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0197-9337 (e-ISSN 1096-9837). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.50 (Q2 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 ~$4840 USD). OpenAlex records 8,021 works and 293,390 citations, with an h-index of 195.
Earth Surface Processes and Landforms Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Earth Surface Processes and Landforms has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.50, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Geological formations and processes 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 Surface Processes and Landforms operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Earth Surface Processes and Landforms 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 Surface Processes and Landforms against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Earth Surface Processes and Landforms
- Budget $4840 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Geological formations and processes, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research, Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0197-9337 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1096-9837 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4840 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Earth Surface Processes and Landforms is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4840.
In our subject taxonomy, Earth Surface Processes and Landforms is classified under Geological formations and processes, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research, Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes and Landslides and related hazards.
Earth Surface Processes and Landforms is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.502.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.502 | 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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