Best Earth Science Journals for General Earth Science

The position of each journal in this ranking is determined through a unique bibliometric score devised by Research.com. This score is calculated by leveraging both the estimated h-index and the number of leading scientists who have endorsed a particular journal over the previous three years. By incorporating these indicators, the ranking reflects not only the scientific impact of each journal but also the recognition and trust awarded by experts in the field.

For this edition, Impact Score values were meticulously gathered on 2024-11-27. The ranking process entailed the careful examination of over 295 journals, selected following a detailed and critical review process. This review encompassed more than 68,606 scientific documents published within the preceding three years by 18,523 highly regarded scientists specializing in General Earth Science. Such an exhaustive and thorough analysis ensures the reliability and academic rigor of the resulting ranking.

For those interested in a more detailed explanation of the methodologies and calculations involved in determining the ranking positions, further information can be accessed on our Methodology Page.