Academic Journal
Q1Petroleum Science
About Petroleum Science
About Petroleum Science
Petroleum Science is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by KeAi Communications Co. (China). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2008-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1672-5107, 1995-8226; H-index 71.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (71): Strong citation impact — 71 articles cited at least 71 times each, reflecting solid influence.
Publishing in Petroleum Science
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 Petroleum Science?
1672-5107, 1995-8226.
Who publishes Petroleum Science?
KeAi Communications Co..
What are Petroleum Science's metrics?
H-index 71.
Where do I submit to Petroleum Science?
Via the official website.
Is Petroleum Science peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Open-access policies and author information
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Topics in published research
Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis; Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysis; Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques; Drilling and Well Engineering; Seismic Imaging and Inversion Techniques; Petroleum Processing and Analysis.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
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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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