Journal of Applied Geophysics

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Applied Geophysics with its key objective of responding to pertinent and timely needs, places particular emphasis on methodological developments and innovative applications of geophysical techniques for addressing environmental, engineering, and hydrological problems.

Related topical research in exploration geophysics and in soil and rock physics is also covered by the Journal of Applied Geophysics.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.576

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	104

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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.

• Potential field tilt—a new concept for location of potential field sources

  Citation: 1037

  Authors: Hugh G., Vijay

• Recent developments in the direct-current geoelectrical imaging method

  Citation: 782

  Authors: M.H., J.E., D.F., O., P.B.

• Two-dimensional resistivity imaging and modelling in areas of complex geology

  Citation: 583

  Authors: D.H, R.D

• Road evaluation with ground penetrating radar

  Citation: 408

  Authors: Timo, Tom

• Inversion of high frequency surface waves with fundamental and higher modes

  Citation: 376

  Authors: Jianghai, Richard D, Choon B, Gang

• Corrections of stratified tropospheric delays in SAR interferometry: Validation with global atmospheric models

  Citation: 355

  Authors: M.-P., C., G., O., C.

• A comparison of the Gauss–Newton and quasi-Newton methods in resistivity imaging inversion

  Citation: 332

  Authors: M.H., T.

• Comparing the applications of EMD and EEMD on time–frequency analysis of seismic signal

  Citation: 325

  Authors: Tong, Mingcai, Qihao, Huyuan

• Cross-hole electrical imaging of a controlled saline tracer injection

  Citation: 318

  Authors: L, A.M, W, R

• The application of the transient electromagnetic method in hydrogeophysical surveys

  Citation: 279

  Authors: Jens E., Esben, Flemming, Verner, Kurt I.

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