Geophysical Journal International Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0956-540X eISSN 1365-246X Oxford University Press GB

Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact

About Geophysical Journal International
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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.
How Geophysical Journal International Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-56%
Field avg: 4.64

Compared against 46 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0956-540X
ISSN (Online) 1365-246X
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United Kingdom
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Geophysical Journal International

Geophysical Journal International does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.018 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, Geophysical Journal International is an open access journal.

The average time from submission to first decision at Geophysical Journal International is approximately 88 days.

Geophysical Journal International is published by Oxford University Press.

Geophysical Journal International shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Geophysical Journal International is 0956-540X. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1365-246X.

Geophysical Journal International sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.02, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated March 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
Indexed OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
2.018
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2023
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
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.

Journal Metrics
88
Days to Decision

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