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Journal of the Geological Society

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About Journal of the Geological Society

Journal of the Geological Society is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Geological Society of London.

Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis

Based on current metadata, Journal of the Geological Society maintains a competitive position in the GB academic market. With an impact factor of 2.02, it remains a steady venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields.

ISSN (Print) 0016-7649
ISSN (Online) 2041-479X
Publisher Geological Society of London
Country United Kingdom
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About Journal of the Geological Society

Journal of the Geological Society is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Geological Society of London.

Journal of the Geological Society is published by Geological Society of London from GB as a journal. It has published 5,342 works to date, attracting 257,799 citations across the literature. The journal carries an h-index of 187, reflecting both depth of catalog and sustained citation impact. Recent publishing activity centers on Geological and Geochemical Analysis, earthquake and tectonic studies, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Journal of the Geological Society

The current impact factor of Journal of the Geological Society is 2.024.

No, Journal of the Geological Society is not an open access journal.

Journal of the Geological Society is published by Geological Society of London.
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Updated April 2026

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Impact Factor
2.024
Current Impact Factor
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Impact Factors by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.024 CiteScore (Scopus)
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

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Journal at a Glance
5,342
Total Works
257,799
Total Citations
187
h-index
2.02
2-Yr Mean Citedness

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Top Research Topics

The areas where Journal of the Geological Society most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume.

  1. Geological and Geochemical Analysis
    Earth and Planetary Sciences
    3,020 works
  2. earthquake and tectonic studies
    Earth and Planetary Sciences
    1,854 works
  3. Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
    Earth and Planetary Sciences
    1,477 works
  4. Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
    Computer Science
    1,095 works
  5. Geological formations and processes
    Earth and Planetary Sciences
    1,090 works
  6. Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils
    Earth and Planetary Sciences
    1,079 works
  7. High-pressure geophysics and materials
    Earth and Planetary Sciences
    734 works
  8. Geological and Geophysical Studies
    Earth and Planetary Sciences
    690 works
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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