Journal profile · GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Applied Earth Science-Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy
ISSN 2572-6838 · eISSN 2572-6846 · Taylor & Francis
Applied Earth Science-Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy: CAS Zone 4 · Earth Sciences (2025 upgraded edition); hybrid open access; APC about USD 4,150; review about 33 days (submission to first decision, publisher); acceptance rate 39% (journal website); 24 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
The latest issue on the journal's website is from 2023 (Volume 132, Issue 3-4): the journal may have stopped publishing or moved platform in the last two years. Check its website before submitting.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Applied Earth Science-Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy is published by Taylor & Francis 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 Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping, Geological and Geochemical Analysis and Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis, together about 47.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Geophysics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Published by Sage from 2024. Applied Earth Science is devoted to the application of the earth sciences in the exploration, discovery, development and exploitation of mineral resources. The journal's broad range of interests serve an international readership that includes industry exploration and mining geologists, and geoscience researchers, whose common concern is knowledge and use of the Earth's mineral resources. Subject areas include, but are not limited to: genetic studies of mineralisation; descriptions and genetic studies of mineralisation of ore deposits; all forms of exploration technology and methodology applied to mineral deposit; geological input into the definition of reserves and resources, sampling and grade control, geostatistics, feasibility studies and mine planning; practical aspects of drilling, sampling, QA/QC and assaying systems/protocols during exploration to exploitation; rock mass characterisation and application of rock mechanics to mineral exploitation; and applied/process mineralogy and geometallurgy. Peer Review Policy All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor. If found suitable for further consideration, papers are subject to peer review by independent, anonymous expect referees. All peer-review is single anonymized and submissions can be submitted online via https://www.editorialmanager.com/aes Publishing Ethics The journal adheres to the highest standards of publishing ethics, with rigorous processes in place to ensure this is achieved. Taylor & Francis is a member of Committee of Publications Ethics (COPE) and utilises CrossCheck for all Journals. More information on our ethical standards and policies can be found here: http://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/ethics-for-authors/.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Geochemistry and Geologic MappingComputer Science23.9%
- Geological and Geochemical AnalysisEarth and Planetary Sciences17.1%
- Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysisEngineering6.9%
- Geochemistry and Elemental AnalysisEarth and Planetary Sciences6.3%
- Mineral Processing and GrindingEngineering6.1%
- Soil Geostatistics and MappingEnvironmental Science5.5%
- Geophysical and Geoelectrical MethodsEarth and Planetary Sciences3.5%
- earthquake and tectonic studiesEarth and Planetary Sciences3.1%
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 | Geosciences, Multidisciplinary | 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 | Geosciences, Multidisciplinary | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexPublisher website
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 (publisher) 2022
- 1Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2022
- 1.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2022
- 2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.7LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher) 2022
- 0.28Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.06LetPub ·
- SNIP (publisher) 2022
- 0.42Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 15OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 24OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.78OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 40.9%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 5.56%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 20LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 29,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 244 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 3 | 23 |
| 2025 | 24 | 4 | 36 |
| 2024 | 22 | 3 | 73 |
| 2023 | 16 | 0 | 89 |
| 2022 | 21 | 4 | 166 |
| 2021 | 21 | 1 | 79 |
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
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 39%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 33 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 4,150 / GBP 3,043 | — | — |
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)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, Open access, Peer review
- Publication ethics
Publishing ethics: adheres to high standards; Taylor & Francis is a member of COPE and uses CrossCheck. Model summary
The journal adheres to the highest standards of publishing ethics, with rigorous processes in place to ensure this is achieved. Taylor & Francis is a member of Committee of Publications Ethics (COPE) and utilises CrossCheck for all Journals.
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Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Policy
Peer review policy: initial editor appraisal, then single anonymized peer review by independent referees; online submissions via Editorial Manager. Model summary
All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor. If found suitable for further consideration, papers are subject to peer review by independent, anonymous expect referees. All peer-review is single anonymized and submissions can be submitted online via https://www.editorialmanager.com/aes
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
- Taylor & Francis
- ISSN
- 2572-6838
- Electronic ISSN
- 2572-6846
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 132, Issue 3-4 (2023)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Applied Earth Science-Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy
What CAS zone is Applied Earth Science-Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Applied Earth Science-Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy is in Zone 4 of Earth Sciences, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Geosciences, Multidisciplinary. 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.
How long does peer review take at Applied Earth Science-Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy?
The publisher reports about 33 days (submission to first decision); first decisions include desk rejections; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 39%. 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.
Which databases index Applied Earth Science-Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Applied Earth Science-Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy is indexed in ESCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Applied Earth Science-Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy open access, and what is the APC?
Applied Earth Science-Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 4,150.
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 2026-08-30). Last updated: .