ERDKUNDE is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal that welcomes submissions from across the whole spectrum of physical geography, human geography or their intersections. The journal publishes innovative research output in different formats such as full research articles, commentaries, data papers and critical reviews of new geographical publications. ERDKUNDE considers publications covering the whole range of geography, but only research that presents original, not previously published work.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)Q2
EcologyQ2
Geography, Planning and DevelopmentQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
GeographyGeography, Physical
Scopus Categories
Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)Geography, Planning and DevelopmentEcology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Ecology, Conservation, and Geographical StudiesGeology and Paleoclimatology ResearchUrbanization and City PlanningRangeland Management and Livestock EcologyBotany and Plant Ecology Studies