Journal of the Geothermal Research Society of Japan
The Geothermal Research Society of Japan · Japan
ISSN0388-6735
SJR Q4✓ Scopus / SJR✓ Open Access
5
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High Risk
Score Breakdown
✓ Scopus Q4+5
Total5
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals.
SJR Score
0.2
H-Index
10
SNIP
0.224
Total Works
427
Total Citations
635
2yr Mean Citedness
0.00
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Aims & Scope✦ Compiled from public sources
The Journal of the Geothermal Research Society of Japan publishes research related to geothermal energy in Japan. It covers topics such as contributions of geothermal energy to carbon neutrality.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%
General Information
Country / RegionJapan
Primary Language—
1st Year Published—
Annual Volume~ 1 articles / year
StatusActive
Total Publications427
Submission Info
Publishing ModelGold Open Access
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OA License—
OA Rate—
Ethics & Quality
COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Think.Check.Submit Compliance
4/12 · 33%
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Peer review process documented?
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
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Long-term digital preservation?
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Plagiarism detection in place?
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
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Primary language documented?
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
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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.
GeophysicsQ4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Geophysics
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysisHydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir AnalysisGeothermal Energy Systems and ApplicationsDrilling and Well EngineeringGeological and Geochemical Analysisearthquake and tectonic studiesReservoir Engineering and Simulation MethodsMethane Hydrates and Related PhenomenaSeismic Imaging and Inversion TechniquesGeochemistry and Geologic Mapping
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