Scottish Journal of Geology

Aims & Scope

Traditionally, the Journal has acted as the focus for papers on all aspects of Scottish geology and its contiguous areas, including the surrounding seas.

The publication policy has always been outward looking, with the Editors encouraging review papers and papers on broader aspects of the Earth sciences that cannot be discussed solely in terms of Scottish geology.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3
2024	0.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.374

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	26

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14487

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	23

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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.

• Magmatism of the British Tertiary Volcanic Province

  Citation: 525

  Authors: R. N.

• Formation and fractionation of basic magmas at high pressures

  Citation: 295

  Authors: M. J., H. S.

• Primary magmas and the origin of basalts

  Citation: 266

  Authors: M. J.

• Sedimentation in the meandering River Endrick

  Citation: 195

  Authors: B. J.

• The Grampian Orogeny

  Citation: 137

  Authors: R. St. J., W. S.

• Sedimentation and tectonics in the Scottish Dalradian

  Citation: 112

  Authors: Roger

• A model for the Lower Palaeozoic evolution of the southern margin of the early Caledonides of Scotland and Ireland

  Citation: 109

  Authors: J. F.

• The Quaternary in Scotland: a review

  Citation: 105

  Authors: J. B.

• Thermal causes of the Dalradian metamorphism in the central Highlands of Scotland

  Citation: 98

  Authors: S. W., R.

• Deposition of some Upper Old Red Sandstone conglomerates in the Clyde area: A study in the significance of bedding

  Citation: 94

  Authors: Brian J.

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