Pure and Applied Geophysics
Birkhauser Verlag Basel · Switzerland · Est. 1939
✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (SCIE) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.
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Aims & Scope
Pure and Applied Geophysics is a long-standing journal focusing on the fields of solid Earth, atmospheric and oceanic sciences. Founded in 1939 as Geofisica pura e applicata. Publishes peer-reviewed original scientific contributions and state-of-the-art surveys. Features thought-provoking reports on active areas of current research. A major source for publications on tsunami research. Covers extensive research topics in oceanic sciences.
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Ethics & Quality
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Frequently asked questions about Pure and Applied Geophysics
Is Pure and Applied Geophysics a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Pure and Applied Geophysics: it is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Pure and Applied Geophysics?
Pure and Applied Geophysics is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 1.68.
Is Pure and Applied Geophysics indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Pure and Applied Geophysics is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of Pure and Applied Geophysics?
Pure and Applied Geophysics is a long-standing journal focusing on the fields of solid Earth, atmospheric and oceanic sciences. Founded in 1939 as Geofisica pura e applicata. Publishes peer-reviewed original scientific contributions and state-of-the-art surveys. Features thought-provoking reports on active areas of current research. A major source for publications on tsunami research. Covers extensive research topics in oceanic sciences.
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