International Journal of Coal Geology Citation Rate 2026
0166-5162
eISSN 1872-7840
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About International Journal of Coal Geology
International Journal of Coal Geology (IJCG) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Coal Properties and Utilization and Coal and Its By-products, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0166-5162 (e-ISSN 1872-7840). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.65 (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 ~$4270 USD).
International Journal of Coal Geology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
International Journal of Coal Geology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.65, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Coal Properties and Utilization 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.
International Journal of Coal Geology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in International Journal of Coal Geology 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 International Journal of Coal Geology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for International Journal of Coal Geology
- Budget $4270 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Coal Properties and Utilization, Coal and Its By-products, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0166-5162 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-7840 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $4270 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
International Journal of Coal Geology is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4270.
In our subject taxonomy, International Journal of Coal Geology is classified under Coal Properties and Utilization, Coal and Its By-products, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies and Human auditory perception and evaluation.
International Journal of Coal Geology 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 4.646.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.646 | 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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