Gondwana Research Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1342-937X eISSN 1878-0571 Elsevier BV JP

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Gondwana Research
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Gondwana Research (GR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping and Geological and Geochemical Analysis, published by Elsevier BV in JP, catalogued under ISSN 1342-937X (e-ISSN 1878-0571). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.07 (Q1 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 ~$3700 USD).

Gondwana Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Gondwana Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.07, placing it in the Q1 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.

Gondwana Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Gondwana Research 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 Gondwana Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Gondwana Research
  • Budget $3700 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, High-pressure geophysics and materials. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Gondwana Research Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+104%
Field avg: 2.49
APC vs Field Avg
+19%
Field avg: $3119

Compared against 12 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 1342-937X
ISSN (Online) 1878-0571
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country Japan
APC / Cost $3700 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Gondwana Research is published by Elsevier BV and based in Japan. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3700.

In our subject taxonomy, Gondwana Research is classified under Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping, Geological and Geochemical Analysis, High-pressure geophysics and materials and Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils.

Gondwana Research 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 5.071.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gondwana Research

Gondwana Research does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 5.071 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Gondwana Research is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Gondwana Research is $3700 USD.

Gondwana Research is published by Elsevier BV.

Gondwana Research shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. 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 Gondwana Research is 1342-937X. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1878-0571.

Gondwana Research sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 5.07, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
5.071
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 5.071 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

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S158567263

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