Engineering Geology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0013-7952
eISSN 1872-6917
Elsevier
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Fast Review Verified Publisher
About Engineering Geology
Engineering Geology (EG) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis and Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics, published by Elsevier in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0013-7952 (e-ISSN 1872-6917). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.78 (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 8,725 works and 395,054 citations, with an h-index of 223.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 26 days.
Engineering Geology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Engineering Geology has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.78, 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.
Engineering Geology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 26 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Engineering Geology 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 Engineering Geology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Engineering Geology
- Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 26 days.
- This journal covers Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis, Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics, Landslides and related hazards. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Engineering Geology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0013-7952 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-6917 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~26 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Engineering Geology is published by Elsevier and based in Netherlands.
In our subject taxonomy, Engineering Geology is classified under Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis, Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics, Landslides and related hazards and Rock Mechanics and Modeling.
For prospective authors, Engineering Geology returns a first decision in about 26 days (fast for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 6.783.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.783 | 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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Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Predicting rock strength anisotropy using a sensitivity-driven evolutionary polynomial regression
Stephane A. R. Cerrato, Guilherme J. C. Gomes, Ruan G. S. Gomes • 2026
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