Journal of Applied Geophysics Citation Rate 2026
0926-9851
eISSN 1879-1859
Elsevier BV
NL
Q2 Quartile
About Journal of Applied Geophysics
Journal of Applied Geophysics (JAG) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Geophysical Methods and Applications and Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0926-9851 (e-ISSN 1879-1859). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.91 (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 operates a subscription model (APC ~$3000 USD).
Journal of Applied Geophysics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Applied Geophysics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.91, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Geophysical Methods and Applications 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.
Journal of Applied Geophysics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Applied Geophysics 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 Journal of Applied Geophysics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Applied Geophysics
- Budget $3000 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Geophysical Methods and Applications, Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods, Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysis. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0926-9851 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-1859 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3000 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Applied Geophysics is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3000.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Applied Geophysics is classified under Geophysical Methods and Applications, Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods, Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysis and Seismic Imaging and Inversion Techniques.
Journal of Applied Geophysics 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 1.909.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.909 | 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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