Italian Journal of Geosciences

Aims & Scope

The Italian Journal of Geosciences (born from the merging of the Bollettino della Società Geologica Italiana and the Bollettino del Servizio Geologico d'Italia) provides an international outlet for the publication of high-quality original research contributions in the broad field of the geosciences.

It publishes research papers, special short papers, review papers, discussion-and-replies for their rapid distribution to the international geosciences community.

The journal is firstly intended to call attention to the Italian territory and the adjacent areas for the exceptional role they play in the understanding of geological processes, in the development of modern geology and the Earth sciences in general.

The main focus of the journal is on the geology of Italy and the surrounding sedimentary basins and landmasses, and on their relationships with the Mediterranean geology and geodynamics.

Nevertheless, manuscripts on process-oriented and regional studies concerning any other area of the World are also considered for publication.

Papers on structural geology, stratigraphy, sedimentology, basin analysis, paleontology, ecosystems, paleoceanography, paleoclimatology, planetary sciences, geomorphology, volcanology, mineralogy, geochemistry, petrology, geophysics, geodynamics, hydrogeology, geohazards, marine and engineering geology, modelling of geological process, history of geology, the conservation of the geological heritage, and all related applied sciences are welcome.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.385

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	46

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14172

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	94

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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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.

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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.

• Stratigraphic and structural features of the Sibillini Mountains (Umbria-Marche Apennines, Italy)

  Citation: 134

  Authors: Pietro, Giovanni, Sandro

• An outline of the geology of the Northern Apennines (Italy), with geological map at 1:250,000 scale

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Paolo, Gianluca, Luigi

• Submarine Volcanism: a Review of the Constraints, Processes and Products, and Relevance to the Cabo de Gata Volcanic Succession

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Raymond A.F., Guido

• Fracture properties analysis and discrete fracture network modelling of faulted tight limestones, Murge Plateau, Italy

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Miller, Emanuele, Irina, Elisa, Fabrizio, Jean Michel, Maurizio

• Characteristics of Clays Stabilized with Lime-Silica Fume Mix

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Mohammed Y., Àamal A., Maher M.

• Naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) in rock and soil and relation with human activities: the monitoring example of selected sites in Calabria (southern Italy)

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Andrea, Rosalda, Manuela, Domenico, Rosolino

• Bedding-parallel stylolites in shallow-water limestone successions of the Apulian Carbonate Platform (central-southern Italy)

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Andrea, Emanuele, Irina, Patrick, Sergio, Fabrizio, Thierry, Thierry

• Geology of the Monte Amiata region, Southern Tuscany, Central Italy

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Michele, Giovanna, Armando, Sandro, Luca, Marco, Gianluca, Marinella A.

• Metallogeny, exploitation and environmental impact of the Mt. Amiata mercury ore district (Southern Tuscany, Italy)

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Valentina, Laura, Pierfranco, Marco, Marc, Stefania, Antonella, Pilario, Giuliano, John E., Enrico, Giulia, Mario, Giovanni

• Hydraulic properties of fault zones in porous carbonates, examples from central and southern Italy

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Emanuele, Andrea, Antonino, Fabrizio, Fabrizio, Giuseppe, Fabrizio, Pietro, Maurizio

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