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GSA Today

Geological Society of America · United States

ISSN1052-5173

SJR Q1✓ Scopus / SJR✓ Open Access

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High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total25

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.889

H-Index

CiteScore

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SNIP

1.137

Total Works

1,766

Total Citations

27,906

2yr Mean Citedness

1.76

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

GSA Today publishes research on Earth's crustal thickness, plate tectonics, and fault systems, including studies of rift basins and mountain building. The journal also features research on geomorphic processes such as landslides and fluvial systems, as well as investigations into the structural dynamics of rock formations and volcanic fields. Additionally, GSA Today covers topics related to paleomagnetism, space debris impacts, and the application of new technologies like satellite remote sensing and geothermal heat pumps in geological studies.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary Language—

1st Year Published—

Annual Volume~ 22 articles / year

StatusActive

Total Publications1,766

Publisher OrgGeological Society of America

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Submission Info

Publishing ModelGold Open Access

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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5/12 · 42%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Geological Society of America

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1052-5173

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

N/A

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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.

GeologyQ1

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Geology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesHuman auditory perception and evaluationGeological Modeling and AnalysisEducational Robotics and EngineeringGeochemistry and Geologic Mapping