Marine Geology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0025-3227
eISSN 1872-6151
Elsevier BV
NL
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Marine Geology
Marine Geology (MG) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Coastal and Marine Dynamics and Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0025-3227 (e-ISSN 1872-6151). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.04 (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 ~$3660 USD). OpenAlex records 9,310 works and 401,055 citations, with an h-index of 212.
Marine Geology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Marine Geology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.04, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Coastal and Marine Dynamics 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.
Marine Geology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Marine 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 Marine Geology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Marine Geology
- Budget $3660 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Coastal and Marine Dynamics, Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics, Geological formations and processes. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0025-3227 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-6151 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3660 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Marine 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 3660.
In our subject taxonomy, Marine Geology is classified under Coastal and Marine Dynamics, Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics, Geological formations and processes and Geology and Paleoclimatology Research.
Marine 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 2.043.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.043 | 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
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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