Journal profile · Earth and Planetary Sciences-Geochemistry and Petrology
Egyptian Journal of Petroleum
ISSN 1110-0621 · eISSN 2090-2468 · Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute · Egypt
Egyptian Journal of Petroleum: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 53 weeks (community reports); 43 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Egyptian Journal of Petroleum is published by Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis, Petroleum Processing and Analysis and Geological Studies and Exploration, together about 29.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Ocean Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Egyptian Journal of Petroleum (EGYJP) is addressed to the fields of hydrocarbon exploration and analysis including crude oil, natural gas, energy, and related subjects. It also publishes original research papers and reviews in areas relating to synthetic fuels and lubricants; pollution; corrosion; alternate sources of energy; gasification, liquefaction, and geology of coal; tar sands and oil shale; and wastes and biomass as a source of renewable energy. To meet these requirements, the Egyptian Journal of Petroleum welcomes manuscripts and review papers reporting on the state-of-the-art in the aforementioned topics. The Egyptian Journal of Petroleum is also willing to publish the proceedings of petroleum and energy-related conferences in a single-volume form.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Earth and Planetary Sciences-Geochemistry and Petrology
Editor-in-chief Tarek Farag ShazlyPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Egypt 31, United States 3, France 2, South Korea 1, Germany 1 (40 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysisEngineering13.3%
- Petroleum Processing and AnalysisChemistry8.7%
- Geological Studies and ExplorationEarth and Planetary Sciences7.2%
- Corrosion Behavior and InhibitionMaterials Science6.5%
- Lubricants and Their AdditivesEngineering5.4%
- Enhanced Oil Recovery TechniquesEngineering5.2%
- Surfactants and Colloidal SystemsChemistry5%
- Biodiesel Production and ApplicationsEngineering4.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
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CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
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CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geochemistry and Petrology | Q2 | 44/164 | 73rd |
| Fuel Technology | Q2 | 55/138 | 60th |
| Organic Chemistry | Q2 | 86/215 | 60th |
| Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment | Q2 | 159/345 | 54th |
| Process Chemistry and Technology | Q3 | 43/84 | 49th |
| Catalysis | Q3 | 42/74 | 43rd |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
INSPECPublisher 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
- 5LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.39LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.79LetPub ·
- h-index
- 77OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 509OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.23OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 799 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44 | 44 | 1,991 |
| 2025 | 43 | 43 | 3,167 |
| 2024 | 50 | 50 | 3,682 |
| 2023 | 25 | 25 | 3,743 |
| 2022 | 31 | 31 | 3,991 |
| 2021 | 35 | 35 | 4,158 |
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 53 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 10 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double 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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC-ND | |
| LetPub | No APC | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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 prepare8 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 300 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 10,000 words
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted13, with length limits
- discussion paperDiscussion paperLength not stated
- full and short papersFull and short papersLength not stated
- mini reviewThe journal seeks to publish four types of contributions in the form of original articles, short communications, reviews, and mini reviews. Original articles: A…Length not stated
- mini reviewsMini reviews: These are reviews of important and recent topics that are presented in a concise and well-focused manner.Length not stated
- original articleThe journal seeks to publish four types of contributions in the form of original articles, short communications, reviews, and mini reviews. Original articles: A…Length not stated
- original articlesOriginal articles: Articles which represent in-depth research in various scientific disciplines.Length not stated
- research paperResearch PaperLength not stated
- reviewThe journal seeks to publish four types of contributions in the form of original articles, short communications, reviews, and mini reviews. Original articles: A…Length not stated
- review articleThe journal seeks to publish four types of contributions in the form of original articles, short communications, reviews, and mini reviews. Original articles: A…main text ≤ 10,000 words
- review articlesReview articlesLength not stated
- reviewsReview articles: Should normally comprise less than 10,000 words, contain an abstract, and include up-to-date references.Length not stated
- short communicationThe journal seeks to publish four types of contributions in the form of original articles, short communications, reviews, and mini reviews. Original articles: A…Length not stated
- short communicationsShort communications: Should be complete manuscripts of significant importance. However, their length and/or depth do not justify a full-length paper.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteConflicts of interest, License & copyright, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Conflicts of interest Conflicts of interest
Authors must declare all relevant interests that could be perceived as conflicting. The authors should explain why each interest may represent a conflict. If no conflicts exist, the authors should state this. Submitting authors are responsible for co-authors declaring their interests.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives licence Model summary
Egyptian Journal of Petroleum is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial- NoDerivatives licence.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review
Double-blind peer review Model summary
All manuscripts are subjected to peer review and are expected to meet the standards of academic excellence. If approved by the editor, submissions will be considered by peer reviewers, whose identities will remain anonymous to the authors, and vice versa, the identities of authors will remain anonymous to the reviewers (double-blind peer review). The decision regarding the acceptance or rejection …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism screening via iThenticate; plagiarism shouldn't exceed 15%. Model summary
All submitted manuscripts are screened for potential plagiarism via the iThenticate software.
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
- Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute
- Country or region
- Egypt
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1110-0621
- Electronic ISSN
- 2090-2468
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 35, Issue 4 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Egyptian Journal of Petroleum
How long does peer review take at Egyptian Journal of Petroleum?
Authors report an average review time of about 53 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.
What are the manuscript requirements of Egyptian Journal of Petroleum?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 300 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 10,000 words; Reference style: Vancouver; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Required; Cover letter: 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 Egyptian Journal of Petroleum based?
Of the 40 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Egypt (31), United States (3) and France (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Egyptian Journal of Petroleum?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Egyptian Journal of Petroleum is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists INSPEC; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Egyptian Journal of Petroleum open access, and what is the APC?
Egyptian Journal of Petroleum is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .