Journal profile
Evolving Earth
ISSN 2950-1172 · Elsevier · United Kingdom
Evolving Earth: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 132 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 46 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Evolving Earth is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research and Geological formations and processes, together about 34.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Paleontology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Evolving Earth is a multi-disciplinary, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing research on Earth System Evolution and Global Change. We prioritise integrative studies that advance understanding of how interactions among lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and human systems have shaped the evolution of the Earth system across geological time and how these processes inform present and future environmental change. Evolving Earth provides a dedicated platform for cross-disciplinary research that transcends traditional academic boundaries to advance integrated understanding of planetary dynamics, environmental transitions, and global sustainability challenges.The journal prioritizes studies that bridge geological records of environmental transformation with contemporary Earth system monitoring, modelling, and forecasting. We particularly encourage integrative research, syntheses, and methodological advances that connect processes across Earth’s spheres and across temporal scales — from deep-time reconstructions to present-day observations and future projections.Evolving Earth seeks contributions of broad international relevance and actively promotes submissions from diverse geographic regions and research communities. We welcome studies that deliver cohesive, system-level perspectives on Earth system evolution and global environmental change.Core Research Themes:Earth System EvolutionPaleoenvironmental and paleoclimatic reconstructionSedimentary archives of environmental changeStratigraphy and basin evolutionBiogeochemical cycles in geological recordsLong-term Earth system transitionsEarth System InteractionsOcean-atmosphere interactionsClimate system dynamics and feedbackEarth surface processes and sedimentary systemsBiosphere-geosphere interactionsCryosphere and polar systemsGlobal Change and Earth FuturesClimate change and Earth feedbackAnthropocene dynamicsEnvironmental tipping points and planetary boundariesNatural hazards and environmental riskSustainable management of Earth resourcesEarth system modelling and remote sensing
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Ana LuizaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 11 in mainland China (about 19%); most named Mainland China 11, Italy 10, Brazil 7, Spain 4, Netherlands 4 (57 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Paleontology and Stratigraphy of FossilsEarth and Planetary Sciences19.1%
- Geology and Paleoclimatology ResearchEarth and Planetary Sciences7.9%
- Geological formations and processesEarth and Planetary Sciences7.9%
- Evolution and Paleontology StudiesEarth and Planetary Sciences7.3%
- Geochemistry and Elemental AnalysisEarth and Planetary Sciences6.7%
- Paleontology and Evolutionary BiologyEarth and Planetary Sciences6.4%
- Geological and Geochemical AnalysisEarth and Planetary Sciences5.5%
- Geological and Geophysical StudiesEarth and Planetary Sciences3.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
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
- h-index
- 10OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 10OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.7OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 172 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 72 | 72 | 192 |
| 2025 | 46 | 46 | 160 |
| 2024 | 25 | 25 | 59 |
| 2023 | 29 | 29 | 8 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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
132 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 8 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)
- about 8 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 51 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 132 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 20 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
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, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 2,050 / EUR 1,920 / GBP 1,640 / JPY 254,260 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 2,000 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,150 | — | — |
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)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
- Landslides and their mitigationDeadline
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
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 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
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 peer review; submissions initially assessed by editors; suitable submissions sent to a minimum of two reviewers. 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 permitted under Elsevier's article sharing policy and 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.
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
- Country or region
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2950-1172
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Evolving Earth
How long does peer review take at Evolving Earth?
The publisher reports about 132 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 8 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 Evolving Earth?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Optional. 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 Evolving Earth based?
Of the 57 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 11 (about 19%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (11), Italy (10) and Brazil (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Evolving Earth?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Evolving Earth is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Evolving Earth open access, and what is the APC?
Evolving Earth 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, Publisher website, OpenAlex, 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .