Journal profile · GEOLOGY
E&G Quaternary Science Journal
ISSN 0424-7116 · eISSN 2199-9090 · Copernicus Publications · Germany
E&G Quaternary Science Journal: CAS Zone 3 · Earth Sciences (2025 upgraded edition); fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 16 weeks (community reports); 22 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
E&G Quaternary Science Journal is published by Copernicus Publications 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 Geology and Paleoclimatology Research, Geological formations and processes and Marine and environmental studies, together about 50.6% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
E&G Quaternary Science Journal (EGQSJ) is an interdisciplinary open-access journal, which publishes peer-reviewed articles and express reports, as well as thesis abstracts related to Quaternary geology, paleo-environments, paleo-ecology, soil science, paleo-climatology, geomorphology, geochronology, archaeology, geoarchaeology, and now also encompassing methodological advances and aspects of the societal relevance of Quaternary research. EGQSJ is a non-profit, community-based effort: It is run by Quaternary scientists, financed by Quaternary scientists, and supporting Quaternary scientists, because any revenue generated is only used to support publications in the journal. To guarantee fair access to high quality scientific publications, the Quaternary scientific community, as represented by the host institution of EGQSJ, the German Quaternary Association (DEUQUA), covers the article processing charges (APC) for the publications in EGQSJ. This is in line with the journal's general guidance, to put scientific quality first, and not let money be a limiting factor in open-access publication of high-quality research. However, all authors who have third party funding available to cover the APCs themselves can thereby actively support the journal, and with it the Quaternary scientific community. EGQSJ was established under the name "Eiszeitalter & Gegenwart" (i.e. "ice age and present" in German) in 1951 and has since then covered the broad range of Quaternary research. By linking insights from the past (i.e. the ice age) with the present, our publications provide an interdisciplinary understanding and knowledge that becomes even more important in the context of the current challenges of global climate change. Please take your chance to join us in shaping the future of the journal by considering EGQSJ as a reputable, worthwhile alternative for publication of scientific papers, innovative express reports, and thesis abstracts dealing with Quaternary research.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): GEOLOGY
Editor-in-chief Christopher LüthgensPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Germany 15, United Kingdom 5, Austria 5, Switzerland 3, Taiwan, China 2 (38 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Geology and Paleoclimatology ResearchEarth and Planetary Sciences33.3%
- Geological formations and processesEarth and Planetary Sciences9%
- Marine and environmental studiesEarth and Planetary Sciences8.4%
- Pleistocene-Era Hominins and ArchaeologySocial Sciences7.9%
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studiesEarth and Planetary Sciences3.7%
- Landslides and related hazardsEnvironmental Science3.2%
- Peatlands and Wetlands EcologyEnvironmental Science3.2%
- Ancient and Medieval Archaeology StudiesArts and Humanities3%
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 | Geology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Earth Sciences Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Earth Sciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Geology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of SciencePublisher 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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.5LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 3.5Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.48LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher) 2025
- 0.48Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.79LetPub ·
- SNIP (publisher) 2025
- 0.79Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 38OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 234OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.63OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 19%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 95.35%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 16LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,151 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 10 | 2 |
| 2025 | 22 | 22 | 25 |
| 2024 | 16 | 16 | 51 |
| 2023 | 18 | 18 | 124 |
| 2022 | 17 | 17 | 99 |
| 2021 | 32 | 32 | 139 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 16 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 16 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | EUR 780 | Yes | CC BY | |
| LetPub | EUR 780 | Yes | — |
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 websiteAI use, Code availability, Data availability
- AI use
AI use must be described in Methods or Acknowledgements Model summary
Should you have used AI tools to generate (parts of) your manuscript, please describe the usage either in the Methods section or the Acknowledgements
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Code availability
Code availability section required when code is cited Model summary
The manuscript must then include a section entitled "Code availability" or, in the case of data and code, "Code and data availability".
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Data should be deposited in reliable repository with DOI Model summary
We recommend that any data set used in your manuscript is submitted to a reliable data repository and linked from your manuscript through a DOI.
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
- Copernicus Publications
- Country or region
- Germany
- Language
- English, German
- ISSN
- 0424-7116
- Electronic ISSN
- 2199-9090
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about E&G Quaternary Science Journal
What CAS zone is E&G Quaternary Science Journal in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, E&G Quaternary Science Journal is in Zone 3 of Earth Sciences, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Geology. 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.
How long does peer review take at E&G Quaternary Science Journal?
Authors report an average review time of about 16 weeks. 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 E&G Quaternary Science Journal based?
Of the 38 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Germany (15), United Kingdom (5) and Austria (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index E&G Quaternary Science Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, E&G Quaternary Science Journal is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Web of Science; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is E&G Quaternary Science Journal open access, and what is the APC?
E&G Quaternary Science Journal is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, DOAJ; 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .