Academic Journal
Q1Natural Resources Research
About Natural Resources Research
About Natural Resources Research
Natural Resources Research is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Springer (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1996-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1520-7439, 1573-8981; H-index 84; Impact Factor 5.0.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (84): Strong citation impact — 84 articles cited at least 84 times each, reflecting solid influence.
- Impact Factor (5.0): Average citations per recent article. A solid figure indicating regular citation by the research community.
Publishing in Natural Resources Research
This is a well-regarded journal with a solid reputation. Manuscripts should present clear advances and be methodologically rigorous. Competition is significant but the venue is accessible to strong research.
- 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 Natural Resources Research?
1520-7439, 1573-8981.
Who publishes Natural Resources Research?
Springer.
What are Natural Resources Research's metrics?
Impact Factor 5.0; H-index 84.
Where do I submit to Natural Resources Research?
Via the official website.
Is Natural Resources Research peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Verified field sources
- Journal Impact Factor: 5.0 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
- Impact Factor year: 2024 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
- Editor(s): John Carranza PhD (Editor-in-Chief) — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping; Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis; Coal Properties and Utilization; Mineral Processing and Grinding; Rock Mechanics and Modeling; Soil Geostatistics and Mapping.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,790.00 USD; 2,890.00 EUR; 2,490.00 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.
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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