Pure and Applied Geophysics Journal Citation Rate 2026
0033-4533
eISSN 0033-4553
Birkhäuser
CH
Q2 Quartile
About Pure and Applied Geophysics
Pure and Applied Geophysics (PAG) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Earthquake Detection and Analysis and High-pressure geophysics and materials, published by Birkhäuser in CH, catalogued under ISSN 0033-4533 (e-ISSN 0033-4553). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.72 (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 ~$3390 USD). OpenAlex records 8,906 works and 190,852 citations, with an h-index of 152.
Pure and Applied Geophysics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Pure and Applied Geophysics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.72, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Earthquake Detection and 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.
Pure and Applied Geophysics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Pure and 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 Pure and Applied Geophysics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Pure and Applied Geophysics
- Budget $3390 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Earthquake Detection and Analysis, High-pressure geophysics and materials, Seismic Imaging and Inversion Techniques. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0033-4533 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 0033-4553 |
| Publisher | Birkhäuser |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | $3390 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Pure and Applied Geophysics is published by Birkhäuser and based in Switzerland. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3390.
In our subject taxonomy, Pure and Applied Geophysics is classified under Earthquake Detection and Analysis, High-pressure geophysics and materials, Seismic Imaging and Inversion Techniques and Seismic Waves and Analysis.
Pure and 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 1.720.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.720 | 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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