Aims & Scope

Acta Geologica Sinica mainly reports the latest and most important achievements in the theoretical and basic research in geological sciences, together with new technologies, in China.

Papers published involve various aspects of research concerning geosciences and related disciplines, such as stratigraphy, palaeontology, origin and history of the Earth, structural geology, tectonics, mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, geophysics, geology of mineral deposits, hydrogeology, engineering geology, environmental geology, regional geology and new theories and technologies of geological exploration.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 3.7
2024 3.50

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 9651

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 908

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.601

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q2

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.


Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
3.7
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.601
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q2
First Published: 2024

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