Best Earth Science Journals

The position of each journal within this ranking is determined by a unique bibliometric score developed by Research.com. This score is calculated through a rigorous methodology combining the estimated h-index with the number of prominent scientists who have endorsed the journal over the preceding three years, ensuring a robust and credible evaluation of journal impact and influence.

The Impact Score values listed here were gathered on 2026-01-12, reflecting the most current and relevant data available at the time of compilation. The ranking process involved a meticulous examination of more than 788 journals, selected after an exhaustive and rigorous review of over 217,045 scientific documents published within the last three years. These publications were authored and endorsed by 29,860 leading and well-respected scientists specializing in Earth Science, highlighting the depth and breadth of scholarly activity considered.

To explore further details regarding the methodology used to compute these ranking scores, readers are encouraged to visit our Methodology Page, which provides an in-depth explanation of the analytical framework and data sources underpinning this ranking.