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Academic Journal

Q3

International Journal of Speleology

Societa Speleologica Italiana

ItalyEarth-Surface Processes (Q3); Geology (Q3)ISSN-matched source record
Submission information ↗
Q3Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
45H-index (SCImago 2025)
0.331SJR (2025)
2007-2026Coverage

About International Journal of Speleology

About International Journal of Speleology

International Journal of Speleology is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Societa Speleologica Italiana (Italy). It focuses on Q3. Publication coverage spans 2007-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 1827-806X, 0392-6672; H-index 45.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

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

  • H-index (45): 45 articles have each received at least 45 citations, indicating growing recognition.

Publishing in International Journal of Speleology

When considering this journal, verify its current indexing status, editorial board, and recent publications to ensure it meets your needs for visibility and credibility.

  • Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q3. 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 International Journal of Speleology?
1827-806X, 0392-6672.

Who publishes International Journal of Speleology?
Societa Speleologica Italiana.

What are International Journal of Speleology's metrics?
H-index 45.

Where do I submit to International Journal of Speleology?
Via the official website.

Is International Journal of Speleology peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Open-access policies and author information

Reported in the official DOAJ public CSV snapshot (2026-09-01), downloaded 2026-10-03. Record updated 2022-09-09. This snapshot does not establish today’s listing status or fee quotation.

Accepted manuscript languagesEnglish
Licence optionsCC BY-NC
Peer-review processDouble anonymous peer review
APCNo APC reported in the DOAJ snapshot
Waiver policy reportedNo
Other fees reportedNo
Author retains unrestricted copyrightYes
Digital preservationLOCKSS, Portico
Reported submission-to-publication time12 weeks on average; not a guarantee
Openly licensed content since2002 (not the journal founding year)

Publisher policy links recorded by DOAJ

Source: DOAJ journal record. Journal metadata is distributed by DOAJ under CC0. Confirm current fees, tax, eligibility and waiver terms with the publisher.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)0392-6672, 1827-7713, 1827-806X
ISSN-L0392-6672
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationSocietà Speleologica Italiana
Publisher country codeIT
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Yes
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Listed in OpenAlex metadata; confirm current status in DOAJ
Works recorded in OpenAlex1,090
Citations recorded in OpenAlex15,454
OpenAlex H-index54
Years represented in OpenAlex1964–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Karst Systems and Hydrogeology; Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy; Geology and Paleoclimatology Research; Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior; Marine Biology and Ecology Research; Building materials and conservation.

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.

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Researchers & Scientists linked to this record

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Rafael López‐Martínez