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Malaysian Journal of Geosciences

Zibeline International · Malaysia · Est. 2017

ISSN2521-0920eISSN2521-0602
DOAJOpen Access
H-Indexi
11
Total Worksi
143
Total Citationsi
654
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.55
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

The Malaysian Journal of Geosciences is an international, peer-reviewed journal that provides a platform for the dissemination of original research, reviews, and applied studies in all fields of geosciences. Its primary aim is to advance knowledge and understanding of Earth’s processes, resources, and hazards, with a particular focus on studies relevant to Malaysia, Asia, and the African subcontinent. More broadly, it emphasizes geoscientific research across the Asia–Africa region. The journal welcomes interdisciplinary contributions that integrate field investigations, laboratory studies, modeling, and applied research to address both fundamental and practical aspects of Earth sciences. By bringing together academic researchers, industry experts, and policymakers, The Malaysian Journal of Geosciences seeks to promote sustainable development, natural resource management, and resilience against geohazards within Malaysia and beyond.

General Information

Country / RegionMalaysia
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2017
FrequencyBi-annual
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications143
Publisher OrgZibeline International Publishing
OA Since2016
Visit Journal Website

Submission Info

Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/11 · 82%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Zibeline International
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2521-0920 / 2521-0602
Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Anonymous peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

A twelfth criterion — whether APC fees are clearly disclosed — is not scored here; it is left out of the total rather than counted as a failure. Publication charges appear in the metrics card above.

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

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
15
228
2017
20
93
2018
14
146
2019
30
105
2020
15
65
2022
20
26
2023
10
18
2024
19
0
2025

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Geophysical and Geoelectrical MethodsGeological and Geophysical StudiesReservoir Engineering and Simulation MethodsFlood Risk Assessment and ManagementGroundwater and Watershed AnalysisGeotechnical and construction materials studiesGeochemistry and Geologic MappingHydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysisearthquake and tectonic studiesSeismic Imaging and Inversion Techniques

Frequently asked questions about Malaysian Journal of Geosciences

Is Malaysian Journal of Geosciences a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Malaysian Journal of Geosciences: it is indexed in DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Malaysian Journal of Geosciences?

Malaysian Journal of Geosciences is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.55.

Is Malaysian Journal of Geosciences indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Malaysian Journal of Geosciences is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Malaysian Journal of Geosciences?

The Malaysian Journal of Geosciences is an international, peer-reviewed journal that provides a platform for the dissemination of original research, reviews, and applied studies in all fields of geosciences. Its primary aim is to advance knowledge and understanding of Earth’s processes, resources, and hazards, with a particular focus on studies relevant to Malaysia, Asia, and the African subcontinent. More broadly, it emphasizes geoscientific research across the Asia–Africa region. The journal welcomes interdisciplinary contributions that integrate field investigations, laboratory studies, mod

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref