Journal of Geochemical Exploration

Aims & Scope

Journal of Geochemical Exploration is mostly dedicated to publication of original studies in exploration and environmental geochemistry and related topics.

Contributions considered of prevalent interest for the journal include researches based on the application of innovative methods to: define the genesis and the evolution of mineral deposits including transfer of elements in large-scale mineralized areas. analyze complex systems at the boundaries between bio-geochemistry, metal transport and mineral accumulation. evaluate effects of historical mining activities on the surface environment. trace pollutant sources and define their fate and transport models in the near-surface and surface environments involving solid, fluid and aerial matrices. assess and quantify natural and technogenic radioactivity in the environment. determine geochemical anomalies and set baseline reference values using compositional data analysis, multivariate statistics and geo-spatial analysis. assess the impacts of anthropogenic contamination on ecosystems and human health at local and regional scale to prioritize and classify risks through deterministic and stochastic approaches.

Papers dedicated to the presentation of newly developed methods in analytical geochemistry to be applied in the field or in laboratory are also within the topics of interest for the journal.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.3

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.820

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	114

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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.

• A comparison of technologies for remediation of heavy metal contaminated soils

  Citation: 1102

  Authors: Sana, Muhammad, Nabeel Khan, Behzad, Irshad, Camille

• The separation of geochemical anomalies from background by fractal methods

  Citation: 813

  Authors: Qiuming, F.P., S.B.

• Detection of nickeliferous rocks by analysis of herbarium specimens of indicator plants

  Citation: 693

  Authors: R.R, J, R.D, T

• Selection of threshold values in geochemical data using probability graphs

  Citation: 638

  Authors: A.J.

• Raman spectroscopy for fluid inclusion analysis

  Citation: 605

  Authors: Maria Luce, Francesca, Alessio

• Kerogen studies and geological interpretations

  Citation: 567

  Authors: Wallace G

• Apatite as an indicator mineral for mineral exploration: trace-element compositions and their relationship to host rock type

  Citation: 548

  Authors: E.A., W.L., Suzanne Y., N.I.

• Abandoned mine sites as a source of contamination by heavy metals: A case study in a semi-arid zone

  Citation: 412

  Authors: M.C., C., M.J., J., P.J., J.

• Heavy metal contamination and health risk assessment in the vicinity of the abandoned Songcheon Au–Ag mine in Korea

  Citation: 398

  Authors: Hye-Sook, Jin-Soo, Hyo-Taek, Manfred

• Assessment of heavy metals contamination in urban topsoil from Changchun City, China

  Citation: 388

  Authors: Zhongping, Wenxi, Yuqiao, Xinhua, Qingchun

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