Best Earth Science Journals

The position of each journal in the ranking is determined by a unique bibliometric score developed by Research.com, which integrates both the estimated h-index of the journal and the number of leading scientists who have endorsed the journal over the most recent three-year period. This robust metric ensures a balanced reflection of both quantitative impact and expert recognition.

The current ranking incorporates Impact Score values collected on 2024-11-27. The analytical process drew upon a rigorous evaluation of more than 739 journals, initially selected following detailed inspection and comprehensive review. This examination was based on the analysis of over 199,966 scientific documents published in the last three years by 27,289 leading and highly respected scientists in Earth Science. Such stringent selection and review processes underscore the depth, precision, and credibility of the resulting journal rankings.

To learn more about the methodology and the bibliometric score calculation that underpin this ranking, please visit our Methodology Page.