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Q2

Journal of Geomechanics

Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences Institute of Geomechanics

ChinaGeochemistry and Petrology (Q2); Geology (Q2); Geophysics (Q2); Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology (Q2)ISSN-matched source record
Submission information ↗
Q2Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
25H-index (SCImago 2025)
0.578SJR (2025)
2019-2025Coverage

About Journal of Geomechanics

About Journal of Geomechanics

Journal of Geomechanics is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by 3502 (China). It focuses on Q2. Publication coverage spans 2019-2025.

Key indicators: ISSN 1006-6616; H-index 25.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

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

  • H-index (25): 25 articles have each received at least 25 citations, indicating growing recognition.

Publishing in Journal of Geomechanics

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 Q2. 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.

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 Journal of Geomechanics?
1006-6616.

Who publishes Journal of Geomechanics?
3502.

What are Journal of Geomechanics's metrics?
H-index 25.

Is Journal of Geomechanics 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 2023-01-17. This snapshot does not establish today’s listing status or fee quotation.

Accepted manuscript languagesChinese
Licence optionsCC BY-NC-ND
Peer-review processDouble anonymous peer review
APCDOAJ-reported APC: 5000 CNY
Waiver policy reportedNo
Other fees reportedYes
Author retains unrestricted copyrightNo
Reported submission-to-publication time29 weeks on average; not a guarantee
Openly licensed content since2021 (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)1006-6616
ISSN-L1006-6616
Source typeJournal
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Yes
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Listed in OpenAlex metadata; confirm current status in DOAJ
Works recorded in OpenAlex638
Citations recorded in OpenAlex1,175
OpenAlex H-index12
Years represented in OpenAlex1987–2018 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Geoscience and Mining Technology; Geological and Geophysical Studies; Geomechanics and Mining Engineering; Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis; Remote Sensing and Land Use; Geochemistry and Geochronology of Asian Mineral Deposits.

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 2026-09-17. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

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