Gondwana Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
1342-937X
eISSN 1878-0571
Elsevier BV
JP
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Gondwana Research
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). OpenAlex records 5,231 works and 244,988 citations, with an h-index of 194.
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
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| ISSN (Print) | 1342-937X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1878-0571 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Japan |
| APC / Cost | $3700 USD |
| h-index | 195 |
| Total Works | 5,257 |
| Total Citations | 248,039 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 6.08 (OpenAlex) |
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.
OpenAlex records 5,257 works that have together drawn 248,039 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 195; its most recent citation rate stands at 5.071; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 6.08.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 283 | 1,100 |
| 2024 | 213 | 2,831 |
| 2023 | 259 | 8,279 |
| 2022 | 228 | 8,212 |
| 2021 | 267 | 8,465 |
| 2020 | 228 | 7,110 |
| 2019 | 211 | 8,067 |
| 2018 | 186 | 7,623 |
| 2017 | 266 | 10,547 |
| 2016 | 208 | 10,146 |
| 2015 | 192 | 15,320 |
| 2014 | 196 | 14,788 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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