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Geological Bulletin of China

Editorial Board of Geology in China · China · Est. 2002

ISSN1671-2552

SJR Q3✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q3+12

Total12

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.376

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SNIP

0.559

Total Works

1,715

Total Citations

9,256

2yr Mean Citedness

0.00

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The journal publishes research on the geological evolution of various regions, including ophiolite melanges, basins, and suture zones. Studies investigate magmatic rocks, volcanic activity, and tectonic settings, often employing geochemical and geochronological analyses. The scope also includes research on mineral deposits, sedimentary rocks, and paleontology, with applications in resource exploration and geological hazard assessment.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionChina

Primary Language—

1st Year Published2002

Annual Volume~ 10 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2020)

Total Publications1,715

Publisher OrgEditorial Board of Geology in China

Region🌍 Global South

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Submission Info

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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?

Editorial Board of Geology in China

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1671-2552

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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)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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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)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

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Publication & Citation Trend

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SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)Q3

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Geochemistry and Geochronology of Asian Mineral DepositsGeochemistry and Geologic MappingGeological and Geophysical StudiesGeological and Geochemical AnalysisHydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysisGeoscience and Mining TechnologyGeomechanics and Mining EngineeringGeological Studies and ExplorationPaleontology and Stratigraphy of FossilsRemote Sensing and Land Use