Journal of Structural Geology Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0191-8141 eISSN 1873-1201 Elsevier BV GB

Q2 Quartile Established Impact

About Journal of Structural Geology
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Journal of Structural Geology (JSG) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Geological and Geochemical Analysis and High-pressure geophysics and materials, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0191-8141 (e-ISSN 1873-1201). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.47 (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 ~$2870 USD). OpenAlex records 6,841 works and 321,418 citations, with an h-index of 217.

Journal of Structural Geology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Journal of Structural Geology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.47, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Geological and Geochemical Analysis 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 Structural Geology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Structural 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 Journal of Structural Geology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Journal of Structural Geology
  • Budget $2870 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Geological and Geochemical Analysis, High-pressure geophysics and materials, Rock Mechanics and Modeling. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Journal of Structural … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-45%
Field avg: 4.47
APC vs Field Avg
-7%
Field avg: $3095

Compared against 60 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0191-8141
ISSN (Online) 1873-1201
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $2870 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Journal of Structural Geology is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2870.

In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Structural Geology is classified under Geological and Geochemical Analysis, High-pressure geophysics and materials, Rock Mechanics and Modeling and Seismic Imaging and Inversion Techniques.

Journal of Structural 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 2.465.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Journal of Structural Geology

Journal of Structural Geology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.465 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Journal of Structural Geology is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Journal of Structural Geology is $2870 USD.

Journal of Structural Geology is published by Elsevier BV.

Journal of Structural Geology 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 Structural Geology is 0191-8141. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-1201.

Journal of Structural Geology sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.47, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Citation Rate
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2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 2.465 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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