World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Earth, Planets and Space
H-index 30

Earth, Planets and Space

1343-8832

Published by: Springer

https://earth-planets-space.springeropen.com/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Earth Science 82 227 346 30

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 306
Documents by Best Scientists*: 408
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 5
SCIMAGO H-index: 96
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.773
Impact Factor: 2.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Earth, Planets and Space?

The journal aims to foster the development of research in Seismology, Geodesy, Geophysics, Earth's magnetic field and Ionosphere. While work presented in Earth, Planets and Space provided substantial information on Seismology, it also covered topics in Slip (materials science) and Far East. The research on Geodesy tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Amplitude, Satellite and Global Positioning System.

While the journal focused on Geophysics, it was also able to explore topics like Computational physics and Magnetosphere, Geomagnetic storm, Magnetic field, Solar wind. Earth's magnetic field and Secular variation are closely related fields of research discussed in Earth, Planets and Space. In addition to Ionosphere research, Earth, Planets and Space aims to explore topics under Meteorology, Atmospheric sciences and Latitude.

In particular, the Fault (geology) works presented emphasize discussions on Active fault. Research on Aftershock addressed in the journal frequently intersections with the field of Hypocenter.

  • Seismology (35.07%)
  • Geodesy (20.18%)
  • Geophysics (17.82%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • International Geomagnetic Reference Field: the 12th generation (794 citations)
  • Recent progress of seismic observation networks in Japan —Hi-net, F-net, K-NET and KiK-net— (626 citations)
  • Tsunami source of the 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake (393 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Earth, Planets and Space:

The most cited papers primarily focus on research topics in Seismology, Geodesy, Geophysics, Slip (materials science) and Ionosphere. The journal publications connects the study in Seismology with the closely related areas of Far East. The Geodesy research presented in the most cited papers focuses mostly on Global Positioning System and, on occasion, topics in Remote sensing.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Quantum mechanics
  • Statistics
  • Optics

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Earth, Planets and Space tackles a plethora of topics, such as Seismology, Geodesy, Volcano, Earth's magnetic field and Subduction. The Seismology research presented in the journal explores the relationship between Slip (materials science) and the closely related topic of Trench. The presented research on Geodesy deals specifically with Ionosphere but it also addresses topics in Ionosonde.

The journal addresses concerns in the field of Volcano by exploring it in line with topics in Hydrothermal circulation which intersect with Magnetotellurics and Petrology subjects. Earth, Planets and Space addresses concerns in Earth's magnetic field which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Satellite, Secular variation, Geophysics and Magnetometer. The work on Magnetic field addressed in Earth, Planets and Space expands to the thematically related Computational physics.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • International Geomagnetic Reference Field: the thirteenth generation (41 citations)
  • The CSES Global Geomagnetic Field Model (CGGM): An IGRF type global geomagnetic field model based on data from the China Seismo-Electromagnetic Satellite. (11 citations)
  • Evaluation of candidate models for the 13th generation International Geomagnetic Reference Field (11 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Earth, Planets and Space (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Kazuo Shiokawa (41 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Nils Olsen (40 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Yuichi Otsuka (39 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Akira Hasegawa (34 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Yoshizumi Miyoshi (33 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Earth, Planets and Space (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Tokyo (623 papers) published 31 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Kyoto University (509 papers) published 34 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Nagoya University (310 papers) published 23 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • Tohoku University (281 papers) published 18 papers at the last edition, 8 more than at the previous edition,
  • Hokkaido University (213 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 4.71% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 51.10% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.99% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.84% of all publications and 23.08% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Top Publications

  • International Geomagnetic Reference Field: the thirteenth generation

    P. Alken;P. Alken;E. Thébault;C. D. Beggan;H. Amit

    (2021)
    886 Citations
  • MOWLAS: NIED observation network for earthquake, tsunami and volcano

    Shin Aoi;Youichi Asano;Takashi Kunugi;Takeshi Kimura

    (2020)
    339 Citations
  • The CHAOS-7 geomagnetic field model and observed changes in the South Atlantic Anomaly

    Christopher C. Finlay;Clemens Kloss;Nils Olsen;Magnus D. Hammer

    (2020)
    291 Citations
  • Preparation zones for large crustal earthquakes consequent on fault-valve action

    Richard H. Sibson

    (2020)
    74 Citations
  • Martian moons exploration MMX: sample return mission to Phobos elucidating formation processes of habitable planets

    (2022)
    74 Citations
  • Ionospheric signatures of repeated passages of atmospheric waves by the 2022 Jan. 15 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption detected by QZSS-TEC observations in Japan

    (2022)
    73 Citations
  • CM6: a comprehensive geomagnetic field model derived from both CHAMP and Swarm satellite observations

    Terence J. Sabaka;Lars Tøffner-Clausen;Nils Olsen;Christopher C. Finlay

    (2020)
    66 Citations
  • Frictional and structural controls of seismic super-cycles at the Japan trench

    Sylvain Barbot

    (2020)
    50 Citations
  • Crustal structure beneath earthquake swarm in the Noto peninsula, Japan

    (2022)
    45 Citations
  • Electromagnetic conjugacy of ionospheric disturbances after the 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruption as seen in GNSS-TEC and SuperDARN Hokkaido pair of radars observations

    (2022)
    42 Citations

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Earth Science opens doors to diverse career paths that often require specialized education. For students considering related health and science fields, understanding the requirements and challenges of advanced degrees is essential. For example, if you are interested in speech and communication disorders, knowing is it hard to get into slp grad school can help you set realistic expectations and prepare effectively for the competitive admissions process.

Cost is another crucial factor when choosing an online program. Many students look into online speech pathology degree costs and fees to budget their education appropriately and evaluate the return on investment.

For those gravitating toward forensic or medical sciences, roles such as an autopsy technician offer a rewarding career. Learning about the education path, salary, and job outlook through resources like autopsy technician can clarify what to expect from this specialized field.

Additionally, psychology intersects with Earth Science in areas such as environmental psychology and mental health research. Pursuing advanced studies might involve researching online clinical psychology masters programs that offer flexibility and specialized knowledge to enhance your career prospects.

Best Scientists Contributing to This Journal