Last Updated on June 22, 2023

South African Journal of Geology- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: Geological Society of South Africa

Abbreviation: S. Afr. J. Geol.




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

1.68

SJR

 0.659

h-Index

 53

Rank

 7692

Important Details

Title South African Journal of Geology
Standard Abbreviation S. Afr. J. Geol.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Geology (Q2)
Impact Score 1.68
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.659
h-index 53
Overall Rank 7692
Publisher Name Geological Society of South Africa
Publication Country South Africa
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 10120750
Coverage and History 1987-2022
Best Quartile Q2
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
210

About South African Journal of Geology


South African Journal of Geology is a journal published by Geological Society of South Africa. This journal covers the area[s] related to Geology, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 1987-2022. The rank of this journal is 7692. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 1.68, 53, and 0.659, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 10120750.

The best quartile of South African Journal of Geology is Q2. This journal has received a total of 210 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


South African Journal of Geology Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the South African Journal of Geology is 1.68. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 1.68

It is decreased by a factor of around 0.38, and the percentage change is -18.45% compared to the preceding year 2021, indicating a falling trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Prediction of South African Journal of Geology Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of South African Journal of Geology is 1.68. If a similar downward trend continues, IS may decrease in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of South African Journal of Geology. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.68
2021 2.06
2020 1.32
2019 1.21
2018 0.68
2017 0.58
2016 0.78
2015 1.09
2014 0.92

South African Journal of Geology h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of South African Journal of Geology is 53. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 53 published articles with more than 53 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




South African Journal of Geology ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of South African Journal of Geology is/are as follows: 10120750.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

Table Setting

South African Journal of Geology Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The South African Journal of Geology is ranked 7692 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.659.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


South African Journal of Geology Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of South African Journal of Geology is Geological Society of South Africa. The publishing house of this journal is located in the South Africa. Its coverage history is as follows: 1987-2022.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of South African Journal of Geology is S. Afr. J. Geol.. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('S. Afr. J. Geol.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in South African Journal of Geology


If your area of research or discipline is related to Geology, etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of South African Journal of Geology?

The latest impact score of South African Journal of Geology is 1.68. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of South African Journal of Geology?

The latest h-index of South African Journal of Geology is 53. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of South African Journal of Geology?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of South African Journal of Geology is 0.659. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of South African Journal of Geology?

The latest ranking of South African Journal of Geology is 7692. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of South African Journal of Geology?

South African Journal of Geology is published by Geological Society of South Africa. The publication country of this journal is South Africa.


What is the abbreviation of South African Journal of Geology?

This standard abbreviation of South African Journal of Geology is S. Afr. J. Geol..


Is "South African Journal of Geology" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

South African Journal of Geology is a journal published by Geological Society of South Africa.


What is the scope of South African Journal of Geology?

The scope of South African Journal of Geology is as follows:

  • Geology

For detailed scope of South African Journal of Geology, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of South African Journal of Geology?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of South African Journal of Geology is/are as follows: 10120750.


What is the best quartile for South African Journal of Geology?

The best quartile for South African Journal of Geology is Q2.


What is the coverage history of South African Journal of Geology?

The coverage history of South African Journal of Geology is as follows 1987-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


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South African Journal of Geology Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
2022 1.68
2021 2.06
2020 1.32
2019 1.21
2018 0.68
2017 0.58
2016 0.78
2015 1.09
2014 0.92



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