Journal profile · GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS
Acta Geodaetica et Geophysica
ISSN 2213-5812 · eISSN 2213-5820 · Springer International Publishing · HUNGARY · 4 issues per year · Founded 1997
Acta Geodaetica et Geophysica: CAS Zone 4 · Earth Sciences (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.64; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,390; median 180 days to acceptance (61 articles, last 24 months); 23 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Acta Geodaetica et Geophysica is published by Springer International Publishing and is in Zone 4 of Earth Sciences in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Geophysics and Gravity Measurements, GNSS positioning and interference and earthquake and tectonic studies, together about 30.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Geophysics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The journal publishes original research papers, methodology papers and reviews in the field of geodesy and geophysics under the following headings: aeronomy and space physics, electromagnetic studies, geodesy, geodynamics, geomathematics, geothermics, gravimetry, remote sensing, rock physics and mechanics, seismology, solid Earth physics, tectonics, history. Submissions dealing with problems of the Carpathian region and its broad surroundings are especially welcome, together with topics traditionally covered by Hungarian geodesists and geophysicists. The journal encourages the use of scientific colour maps, readable also by colour-vision deficient and colour-blind audience (see examples at www.fabiocrameri.ch/colourmaps and https://www.kennethmoreland.com/color-advice/).
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS
Editor-in-chief Sierd CloetinghPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 3%); most named Hungary 18, Germany 2, Netherlands 2, Switzerland 2, Austria 2 (31 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Geophysics and Gravity MeasurementsEarth and Planetary Sciences12.3%
- GNSS positioning and interferenceEngineering9.8%
- earthquake and tectonic studiesEarth and Planetary Sciences7.9%
- Geophysical and Geoelectrical MethodsEarth and Planetary Sciences7.8%
- Earthquake Detection and AnalysisEarth and Planetary Sciences6.1%
- Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamicsPhysics and Astronomy5.8%
- Seismic Waves and AnalysisEarth and Planetary Sciences5.8%
- Seismic Imaging and Inversion TechniquesEarth and Planetary Sciences5.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Earth Sciences Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Earth Sciences | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Geochemistry & Geophysics | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Earth Sciences Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Earth Sciences | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Geochemistry & Geophysics | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Earth Sciences Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Earth Sciences | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Geochemistry & Geophysics | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Astrophysics Data System, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS, Semantic Scholar
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 2.64LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.6Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.9LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.44LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.08LetPub ·
- h-index
- 17LetPub ·
- h-index
- 27OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 146OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.49OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 36.71%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 23LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 64600Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 506 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34 | 4 | 6 |
| 2025 | 23 | 4 | 23 |
| 2024 | 25 | 13 | 93 |
| 2023 | 31 | 13 | 242 |
| 2022 | 33 | 9 | 255 |
| 2021 | 39 | 14 | 303 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
180 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 121 days – 288 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 28 days (61 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 228 days
- Sample
- 61 articles with submission and acceptance dates (59 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Submission to first decision
- 16 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,390 / EUR 2,690 / GBP 2,390 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosures and declarations
All authors are requested to include information regarding sources of funding, financial or non-financial interests, study-specific approval by the appropriate ethics committee for research involving humans and/or animals, informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved animals (as appropriate). The decision whether such …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data availability statements
Data availability statement required Model summary
All original research must include a data availability statement. This statement should explain how to access data supporting the results and analysis in the article, including links/citations to publicly archived datasets analysed or generated during the study. Please see our full policy here. If it is not possible to share research data publicly, for instance when individual privacy could be com…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Compliance with Ethical Standards
COPE member Model summary
To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding sources of funding, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Acta Geodaetica et Geophysica, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Single-blind peer review
Single-blind peer review Model summary
This journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure. This journal also publishes special/guest-edited issues. The peer review process for these articles is the same as the peer review process of the journal in general. Additionally, if a guest editor authors an article in their issue/collection, they will not handle the peer review process. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Country or region
- HUNGARY
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- 4 issues per year
- Founded
- 1997
- ISSN
- 2213-5812
- Electronic ISSN
- 2213-5820
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 61, Issue 2 (June 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Acta Geodaetica et Geophysica
What CAS zone is Acta Geodaetica et Geophysica in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Acta Geodaetica et Geophysica is in Zone 4 of Earth Sciences, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Geochemistry & Geophysics. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Earth Sciences. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Acta Geodaetica et Geophysica?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.64; CiteScore 3.9, h-index 27.
How long does peer review take at Acta Geodaetica et Geophysica?
Based on the dates recorded on 61 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 180 days (interquartile range 121–288 days). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Acta Geodaetica et Geophysica?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Author–date; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Acta Geodaetica et Geophysica based?
Of the 31 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 3%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Hungary (18), Germany (2) and Netherlands (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Acta Geodaetica et Geophysica?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Acta Geodaetica et Geophysica is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Acta Geodaetica et Geophysica open access, and what is the APC?
Acta Geodaetica et Geophysica is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,390.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .