Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources

Aims & Scope

The journal Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources (G4) publishes original research, new developments, and case studies in the field of geomechanics and geophysics with special application to energy and resources in the subsurface Earth.

This covers the full scope of geomechanics and geophysics including theory and analysis, laboratory and field experiments, numerical methods and modelling techniques, and engineering applications and technology development related to energy and resources.

This scope includes discovery and recovery of conventional and unconventional hydrocarbons, mining and resources engineering, natural and enhanced geothermal energy, geotechnical engineering of energy storage, geological solutions for energy and resources including geological disposal of energy wastes including sequestration of carbon dioxide.

All papers on these topics within the journal scope are welcomed.

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Earth and Planetary Sciences and Energy, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 2,890.00 EUR. Learn more.

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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.

• Overview on vertical and directional drilling technologies for the exploration and exploitation of deep petroleum resources

  Citation: 147

  Authors: Tianshou, Ping, Jian

• On sorption and swelling of CO2 in clays

  Citation: 146

  Authors: A., P., Y., G., C. J., M., H. M.

• Breakdown pressure and fracture surface morphology of hydraulic fracturing in shale with H 2 O, CO 2 and N 2

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Xiang, Zijun, Gang, Derek, Chris, Demian, Dae-Sung

• An experimental study on tensile characteristics of granite rocks exposed to different high-temperature treatments

  Citation: 119

  Authors: W. G. P., D. M., P. G., M. S. A., B. L., M.

• Current opinions on foam-based hydro-fracturing in deep geological reservoirs

  Citation: 111

  Authors: W. A. M., P. G., M. S. A., A., N., J. C.

• Conceptualization and preliminary study of engineering disturbed rock dynamics

  Citation: 106

  Authors: Heping, Jianbo, Tao, Kai, Changtai

• Numerical modeling and simulation of the electric breakdown of rocks immersed in water using high voltage pulses

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Yuansheng, Jun, Bingyang, Xingru, Mengyu, Haolong, Mengbing, Fengnian

• Shear mechanical responses of sandstone exposed to high temperature under constant normal stiffness boundary conditions

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Qian, Jiangyu, Chun, Manchao, Qingxiang, Hongwen

• Evolution of mechanical properties of granite at high temperature and high pressure

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Y. S., Z. J., Z. J., Z. H., W. G.

• Study on variations of peak strength of a sandstone during cyclic loading

  Citation: 86

  Authors: A., A., Z., Y.