Springer Geography
Springer Nature · Germany · Est. 2011
ISSN2194-3168
SJR Q4✓ Scopus / SJR
5
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
✓ Scopus Q4+5
Total5
Journal Impact Factor
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SJR Score
0.135
H-Index
31
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
Total Works
2,013
Total Citations
7,552
2yr Mean Citedness
0.34
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Aims & Scope
The Springer Geography series seeks to publish a broad portfolio of scientific books, aiming at researchers, students, and everyone interested in geographical research. <div>The series...
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%
General Information
Country / RegionGermany
Primary Language—
1st Year Published2011
Annual Volume~ 218 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications2,013
Publisher OrgSpringer International Publishing
Submission Info
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OA License—
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Ethics & Quality
COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Think.Check.Submit Compliance
5/12 · 42%
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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
2019
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2022
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2025
2026
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)Q4
Geography, Planning and DevelopmentQ4
Nature and Landscape ConservationQ4
Urban StudiesQ4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Urban StudiesNature and Landscape ConservationEarth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)Geography, Planning and Development
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Land Use and Ecosystem ServicesFlood Risk Assessment and ManagementHydrology and Watershed Management StudiesGeographic Information Systems StudiesSoil erosion and sediment transportRangeland Management and Livestock EcologyUrbanization and City PlanningHydrology and Sediment Transport ProcessesArctic and Russian Policy StudiesSoil and Environmental Studies
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