Journal profile · GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL
Aeolian Research
ISSN 1875-9637 · eISSN 2212-1684 · Elsevier Ltd · ENGLAND
Aeolian Research: CAS Zone 3 · Earth Sciences (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.15; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,840; review about 148 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy; 46 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Aeolian Research is published by Elsevier Ltd and is in Zone 3 of Earth Sciences in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Aeolian processes and effects, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research and Soil erosion and sediment transport, together about 56.2% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Aeolian Research was originally created to serve as the International Journal on Wind Erosion Research, and now publishes articles on a wide range of aeolian topics such as: Fundamental aeolian processes, including sand and dust entrainment, transport, and deposition of sediment on Earth and other planetary bodies Modeling and field studies of aeolian processes at different scalesInstrumentation and measurement techniques in the field and laboratory Practical applications, including environmental impacts and erosion control Aeolian landforms, geomorphology, and paleoenvironments The Dust Cycle including studies of marine, paleo-, and glacial environmentsThe Dust Cycle and the role of dust in the Earth systemArchives of past aeolian processes including marine, lacustrine and ice archives as well as loessThe journal publishes a wide range of article types, including regular articles, review articles, letters, discussions, commentaries, perspectives, special issues, and replication studies. Contributions that support and advance the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals are especially welcome. Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL
Editor-in-chief Teresa KonlechnerPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 6 in mainland China (about 21%); most named Mainland China 6, United States 5, Germany 5, United Kingdom 2, France 2 (28 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Aeolian processes and effectsEarth and Planetary Sciences29%
- Geology and Paleoclimatology ResearchEarth and Planetary Sciences14.5%
- Soil erosion and sediment transportAgricultural and Biological Sciences12.7%
- Atmospheric aerosols and cloudsEnvironmental Science7%
- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosolsEarth and Planetary Sciences6.6%
- Geological formations and processesEarth and Planetary Sciences4.3%
- Planetary Science and ExplorationPhysics and Astronomy2.1%
- Tree Root and Stability StudiesEngineering2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Earth Sciences Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Earth Sciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Geography, Physical | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Earth Sciences Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Earth Sciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Geography, Physical | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Earth Sciences Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Earth Sciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Geography, Physical | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- 3.15LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6.4LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 6.4Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.03LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.21LetPub ·
- h-index
- 34LetPub ·
- h-index
- 76OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 585OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.01OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 9.4%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 37.04%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 41LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 876 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41 | 17 | 12 |
| 2025 | 46 | 19 | 60 |
| 2024 | 30 | 14 | 163 |
| 2023 | 19 | 11 | 107 |
| 2022 | 42 | 18 | 664 |
| 2021 | 73 | 18 | 1,214 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
148 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports over 12 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- over 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Fairly easyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 8 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 70 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 148 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 10 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single 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 3,840 / EUR 3,590 / GBP 3,070 / JPY 476,280 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,890 | — | — |
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)
Article types accepted7, with length limits
- letterThe majority of the articles published in the journal are original Full Length Articles, which should report new and original research of high quality that meet…main text ≤ 2,000 words
- original paperThe majority of the articles published in the journal are original Full Length Articles, which should report new and original research of high quality that meet…Length not stated
- original researchThe majority of the articles published in the journal are original Full Length Articles, which should report new and original research of high quality that meet…Length not stated
- research paperThe majority of the articles published in the journal are original Full Length Articles, which should report new and original research of high quality that meet…Length not stated
- reviewThe majority of the articles published in the journal are original Full Length Articles, which should report new and original research of high quality that meet…main text ≤ 3,000 words
- review articleThe majority of the articles published in the journal are original Full Length Articles, which should report new and original research of high quality that meet…Length not stated
- short communicationThe majority of the articles published in the journal are original Full Length Articles, which should report new and original research of high quality that meet…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy. Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Open access options available; referred to open access information page. Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process; submissions initially assessed by editors; if suitable, reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers; decision made by editors. Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed per Elsevier's article sharing policy; does not count as prior publication. Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
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
- Elsevier Ltd
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1875-9637
- Electronic ISSN
- 2212-1684
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Aeolian Research
What CAS zone is Aeolian Research in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Aeolian Research is in Zone 3 of Earth Sciences, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Geography, Physical. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Earth Sciences. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Aeolian Research?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.15; CiteScore 6.4, h-index 76.
How long does peer review take at Aeolian Research?
The publisher reports about 148 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of over 12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly easy”. 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Aeolian Research based?
Of the 28 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 6 (about 21%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (6), United States (5) and Germany (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Aeolian Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Aeolian Research is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Aeolian Research open access, and what is the APC?
Aeolian Research is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,840.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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: .