Geological Journal Citation Rate 2026
0072-1050
eISSN 1099-1034
Wiley
GB
Q2 Quartile Verified Publisher
About Geological Journal
Geological Journal (GJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping and Geological and Geochemical Analysis, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0072-1050 (e-ISSN 1099-1034). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.59 (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 ~$3760 USD). OpenAlex records 5,611 works and 63,984 citations, with an h-index of 87.
Geological Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Geological Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.59, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping 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.
Geological Journal operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Geological 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 Geological Journal against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Geological Journal
- Budget $3760 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping, Geological and Geochemical Analysis, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0072-1050 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1099-1034 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3760 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Geological 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 3760.
In our subject taxonomy, Geological Journal is classified under Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping, Geological and Geochemical Analysis, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research and Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils.
Geological 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 1.591.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.591 | 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: Apr 24, 2026
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