Pure and Applied Geophysics Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0033-4533 eISSN 0033-4553 Birkhäuser CH

Q2 Quartile

About Pure and Applied Geophysics
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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.
How Pure and Applied … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-64%
Field avg: 4.84
APC vs Field Avg
+12%
Field avg: $3036

Compared against 42 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Pure and Applied Geophysics

Pure and Applied Geophysics does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.720 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Pure and Applied Geophysics is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Pure and Applied Geophysics is $3390 USD.

Pure and Applied Geophysics is published by Birkhäuser.

Pure and 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 Pure and Applied Geophysics is 0033-4533. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 0033-4553.

Pure and Applied Geophysics sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.72, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
1.720
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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