Journal of Applied Geophysics Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0926-9851 eISSN 1879-1859 Elsevier BV NL

Q2 Quartile

About Journal of Applied Geophysics
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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.
How Journal of Applied … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-43%
Field avg: 3.37
APC vs Field Avg
-5%
Field avg: $3171

Compared against 8 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Journal of Applied Geophysics

Journal of Applied Geophysics does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.909 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Journal of Applied Geophysics is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Journal of Applied Geophysics is $3000 USD.

Journal of Applied Geophysics is published by Elsevier BV.

Journal of Applied Geophysics 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 Journal of Applied Geophysics is 0926-9851. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1879-1859.

Journal of Applied Geophysics sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.91, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
1.909
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
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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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