Geographical Journal Citation Rate 2026
0016-7398
eISSN 1475-4959
Wiley
GB
Q3 Quartile Verified Publisher
About Geographical Journal
Geographical Journal (GJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering African history and culture analysis and Geology and Paleoclimatology Research, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0016-7398 (e-ISSN 1475-4959). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.32 (Q3 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 ~$3660 USD). OpenAlex records 24,251 works and 330,647 citations, with an h-index of 212.
Geographical Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Geographical Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.32, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the African history and culture 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.
Geographical Journal operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Geographical Journal 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 Geographical Journal against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Geographical Journal
- Budget $3660 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers African history and culture analysis, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research, Global Maritime and Colonial Histories. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0016-7398 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1475-4959 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3660 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Geographical Journal is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3660.
In our subject taxonomy, Geographical Journal is classified under African history and culture analysis, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research, Global Maritime and Colonial Histories and Historical Geography and Cartography.
Geographical Journal 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 1.322.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.322 | 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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