Frontiers in Earth Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
2296-6463
Frontiers Media
CH
Q2 Quartile Open Access
About Frontiers in Earth Science
Frontiers in Earth Science (FES) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Geological and Geochemical Analysis and Geology and Paleoclimatology Research, published by Frontiers Media in CH, catalogued under ISSN 2296-6463. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.84 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2950 USD. OpenAlex records 9,345 works and 114,072 citations, with an h-index of 101.
Frontiers in Earth Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Frontiers in Earth Science has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.84, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Geological and Geochemical 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Frontiers in Earth Science makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2950 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Frontiers in Earth Science 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 Frontiers in Earth Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Frontiers in Earth Science
- Budget $2950 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Geological and Geochemical Analysis, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research, Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2296-6463 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Frontiers Media |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | $2950 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Frontiers in Earth Science is published by Frontiers Media and based in Switzerland. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2950.
In our subject taxonomy, Frontiers in Earth Science is classified under Geological and Geochemical Analysis, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research, Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis and Landslides and related hazards.
Frontiers in Earth Science 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 1.845.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.845 | 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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