The Leading Edge Journal Citation Rate 2026
1070-485X
eISSN 1938-3789
Society of Exploration Geophysicists
US
Q3 Quartile
About The Leading Edge
The Leading Edge (LE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Society of Exploration Geophysicists in US, catalogued under ISSN 1070-485X (e-ISSN 1938-3789). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.48 (Q3 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.
The Leading Edge Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Leading Edge has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.48, placing it in the Q3 quartile. 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.
The Leading Edge operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The Leading Edge 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 The Leading Edge against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 1070-485X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1938-3789 |
| Publisher | Society of Exploration Geophysicists |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Leading Edge is published by Society of Exploration Geophysicists and based in United States.
The Leading Edge 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 0.477.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.477 | 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
OpenAlex ID: S4210172657
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