Best Earth Science Journals

Each journal's position in this ranking is determined by a unique bibliometric score, expertly developed by Research.com. This score is computed by considering both the estimated h-index and the number of leading scientists who have endorsed the journal in the three most recent years. The ranking also integrates Impact Score values, which have been systematically gathered as of 2024-11-27 to ensure the most up-to-date and relevant insights.

The process of establishing this ranking involved a thorough examination of more than 739 Earth Science journals. These journals were selectively chosen after a detailed and rigorous assessment of over 199,966 scientific documents published in the past three years by 27,289 leading and well-respected scientists specializing in Earth Science.

This multi-layered and expert-driven approach underscores the credibility and authority of the ranking, providing researchers, academics, and institutions with a reliable and in-depth reference resource. For a more detailed explanation of the methodology used in computing the ranking scores, please consult our Methodology Page.