Geophysical Journal International Citation Rate 2026
0956-540X
eISSN 1365-246X
Oxford University Press
GB
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Geophysical Journal International
Geophysical Journal International (GJI) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Geological and Geochemical Analysis and High-pressure geophysics and materials, published by Oxford University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0956-540X (e-ISSN 1365-246X). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.02 (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. OpenAlex records 20,360 works and 845,249 citations, with an h-index of 292.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 88 days.
Geophysical Journal International Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Geophysical Journal International has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.02, 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, Geophysical Journal International makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 88 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Geophysical Journal International 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 Geophysical Journal International against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Geophysical Journal International
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 88 days.
- This journal covers Geological and Geochemical Analysis, High-pressure geophysics and materials, Seismic Imaging and Inversion Techniques. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0956-540X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1365-246X |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~88 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Geophysical Journal International is published by Oxford University Press and based in United Kingdom. It publishes on an open-access basis.
In our subject taxonomy, Geophysical Journal International is classified under Geological and Geochemical Analysis, High-pressure geophysics and materials, Seismic Imaging and Inversion Techniques and Seismic Waves and Analysis.
For prospective authors, Geophysical Journal International returns a first decision in about 88 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.018.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.018 | 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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