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Q3

U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Map

US Geological Survey

United StatesGeology (Q3); Geophysics (Q3); Paleontology (Q4); Stratigraphy (Q4)ISSN-matched source record
Q3Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
6H-index (SCImago 2025)
0.234SJR (2025)
2019-2026Coverage

About U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Map

About U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Map

U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Map is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by US Geological Survey (United States). It focuses on Q3. Publication coverage spans 2019-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 2329-132X, 2329-1311; H-index 6.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

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

  • H-index (6): 6 articles have each received at least 6 citations, indicating growing recognition.

Publishing in U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Map

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.

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 U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Map?
2329-132X, 2329-1311.

Who publishes U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Map?
US Geological Survey.

What are U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Map's metrics?
H-index 6.

Is U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Map peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)2329-1311, 2329-132X, 2333-7923
ISSN-L2329-1311
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationUnited States Geological Survey
Publisher country codeUS
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Yes
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Not listed in OpenAlex metadata; this is not a direct DOAJ check
Works recorded in OpenAlex736
Citations recorded in OpenAlex6,429
OpenAlex H-index32
Years represented in OpenAlex2003–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Water Quality and Resources Studies; Geology and Paleoclimatology Research; Archaeology and Natural History; Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping; Geological and Geochemical Analysis; Rangeland and Wildlife Management.

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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