Journal of the Geological Society

Aims & Scope

JGS publishes topical, high-quality recent research across the full range of Earth Sciences.

Papers are interdisciplinary in nature and emphasize the development of an understanding of fundamental geological processes.

Broad interest articles that refer to regional studies, but which extend beyond their geographical context are also welcomed.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3
2024	2.60

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4158

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	786

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.096

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	135

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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.

• Tectonic models for accretion of the Central Asian Orogenic Belt

  Citation: 3000

  Authors: Brian F., Dmitriy, Wenjiao, Alfred, Gombosuren

• Fault rocks and fault mechanisms

  Citation: 1661

  Authors: R. H.

• Tectonic environment of the Devonian Gramscatho basin, south Cornwall: framework mode and geochemical evidence from turbiditic sandstones

  Citation: 1075

  Authors: P. A., B. E.

• Zircon U-Pb ages for the Early Cambrian time-scale

  Citation: 930

  Authors: W., I. S., J. L., ZHANG, M. A.

• Cretaceous anoxic events: from continents to oceans

  Citation: 813

  Authors: H. C.

• Description and analysis of bioturbation and ichnofabric

  Citation: 764

  Authors: A. M., R.

• Structural evolution of extensional basin margins

  Citation: 720

  Authors: A. D.

• The generation and evolution of the continental crust

  Citation: 656

  Authors: C.J., B., A.B., P.A., A.I.S., C.D.

• The emergence of life from iron monosulphide bubbles at a submarine hydrothermal redox and pH front

  Citation: 649

  Authors: M. J., A. J.

• The North Anatolian transform fault: its age, offset and tectonic significance

  Citation: 639

  Authors: A. M. C.

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