Journal of Structural Geology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Structural Geology publishes process-oriented investigations about structural geology using appropriate combinations of analog and digital field data, seismic reflection data, satellite-derived data, geometric analysis, kinematic analysis, laboratory experiments, computer visualizations, and analogue or numerical modelling on all scales.

Contributions are encouraged to draw perspectives from rheology, rock mechanics, geophysics,metamorphism, sedimentology, petroleum geology, economic geology, geodynamics, planetary geology, tectonics and neotectonics to provide a more powerful understanding of deformation processes and systems.

Given the visual nature of the discipline, supplementary materials that portray the data and analysis in 3-D or quasi 3-D manners, including the use of videos, and/or graphical abstracts can significantly strengthen the impact of contributions.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.9

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.987

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	151

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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.

• The eastern Tonale fault zone: a ‘natural laboratory’ for crystal plastic deformation of quartz over a temperature range from 250 to 700°C

  Citation: 1247

  Authors: Michael, Holger, Renée, Stefan M.

• A review of recent developments concerning the structure, mechanics and fluid flow properties of fault zones

  Citation: 1163

  Authors: D.R., C.A.L., R.J., R.W., Z.K., C.A.J., M.O.

• Orthogneiss, mylonite and non coaxial deformation of granites: the example of the South Armorican Shear Zone

  Citation: 958

  Authors: D., P., P.

• Expression of active tectonics in erosional landscapes

  Citation: 910

  Authors: Eric, Kelin X.

• Dislocation creep regimes in quartz aggregates

  Citation: 904

  Authors: Greg, Jan

• S-C Mylonites

  Citation: 837

  Authors: G.S., A.W.

• Shear zone geometry: A review

  Citation: 833

  Authors: J.G.

• Transpression

  Citation: 794

  Authors: David J, W.R.D

• The origin of metamorphic core complexes and detachment faults formed during Tertiary continental extension in the northern Colorado River region, U.S.A.

  Citation: 773

  Authors: Gordon S, Gregory A

• Brittle microtectonics: principles and practice

  Citation: 755

  Authors: P.L.

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