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Academic Journal

Q1

Ground Water

Wiley-Blackwell

United StatesWater Science and Technology (Q1); Computers in Earth Sciences (Q2)ISSN-matched source record
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Q1Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
118H-index (SCImago 2025)
0.815SJR (2025)
1963-2026Coverage

About Ground Water

About Ground Water

Ground Water is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Wiley-Blackwell (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1963-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 0017-467X, 1745-6584; H-index 118.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

  • H-index (118): Exceptionally high — 118 articles have each been cited at least 118 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.

Publishing in Ground Water

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 Ground Water?
0017-467X, 1745-6584.

Who publishes Ground Water?
Wiley-Blackwell.

What are Ground Water's metrics?
H-index 118.

Where do I submit to Ground Water?
Via the official website.

Is Ground Water peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Verified field sources

  • Editor(s): Kenneth R. Bradbury, Ph.D. (Editor) — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Editorial leadership listed under Edited By on the Wiley journal homepage; publisher role retained without assuming Editor-in-Chief.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)0017-467X, 1745-6584
ISSN-L0017-467X
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationWiley
Publisher country codeUS
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Not marked as fully open access; hybrid options may exist
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Not listed in OpenAlex metadata; this is not a direct DOAJ check
Works recorded in OpenAlex7,779
Citations recorded in OpenAlex167,470
OpenAlex H-index157
Years represented in OpenAlex1949–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Groundwater flow and contamination studies; Groundwater and Isotope Geochemistry; Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysis; Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods; Hydrology and Watershed Management Studies; Soil and Unsaturated Flow.

OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.

Reported open-access list prices

4,100.00 USD; 3,470.00 EUR; 2,730.00 GBP

APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.

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.

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