Academic Journal
Q1Bulletin of the Geological Society of America
About Bulletin of the Geological Society of America
About Bulletin of the Geological Society of America
Bulletin of the Geological Society of America is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Geological Society of America (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1890-1892, 1894, 1896-1897, 1899-1904, 1906-1909, 1911-1916, 1918-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 0016-7606, 1943-2674; H-index 191.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (191): Exceptionally high — 191 articles have each been cited at least 191 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.
Publishing in Bulletin of the Geological Society of America
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
- Submission: Submit via the official journal website.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Bulletin of the Geological Society of America?
0016-7606, 1943-2674.
Who publishes Bulletin of the Geological Society of America?
Geological Society of America.
What are Bulletin of the Geological Society of America's metrics?
H-index 191.
Where do I submit to Bulletin of the Geological Society of America?
Via the official website.
Is Bulletin of the Geological Society of America peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Geological and Geochemical Analysis; Geology and Paleoclimatology Research; Geological formations and processes; Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping; earthquake and tectonic studies; Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
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