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Geothermal Energy

Springer Science + Business Media · United States · Est. 1976

ISSN2195-9706eISSN2195-9706
SJR Q2WOS SCIEScopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
58
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q2+18
DOAJ Verified+15
Total58
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.77
H-Index
47
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.406
Total Works
496
Total Citations
8,387
2yr Mean Citedness
5.07
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Retractions
1
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the assessment, development, and utilization of geothermal energy resources. It covers topics such as geothermal potential evaluation using geophysical methods, reservoir characterization, and the application of geothermal energy for heating, cooling, and electricity generation. The journal also addresses technological advancements, operational challenges, and the socio-economic and environmental aspects of geothermal energy projects.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
8
weeks to review
Fast · median is 15 wks
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1976
Annual Volume~ 42 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications496
Publisher OrgSpringer Science+Business Media
OA Since2012
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewSingle-blind
Review Time~8 weeks
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
PorticoCLOCKSSKoninklijke Bibliotheek; National Digital Preservation Program, China

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/12 · 83%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Springer Science + Business Media
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2195-9706 / 2195-9706
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
Portico, CLOCKSS, Koninklijke Bibliotheek; National Digital Preservation Program, China
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
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.

Economic GeologyQ2
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering GeologyQ2
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Energy & FuelsGeosciences, Multidisciplinary

Scopus Categories

Economic GeologyGeotechnical Engineering and Engineering GeologyRenewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Geothermal Energy Systems and ApplicationsCO2 Sequestration and Geologic InteractionsHydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysisGroundwater flow and contamination studiesGeological and Geochemical AnalysisHydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysisearthquake and tectonic studiesGeophysical and Geoelectrical MethodsReservoir Engineering and Simulation MethodsDrilling and Well Engineering
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref