Journal profile
Frontiers in Geochemistry
ISSN 2813-5962 · Frontiers Media S.A. · Switzerland
Frontiers in Geochemistry: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 15 weeks (community reports); 11 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Frontiers in Geochemistry is published by Frontiers Media S.A.. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Geological and Geochemical Analysis, Geochemistry and Elemental Analysis and Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils, together about 36% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Frontiers in Geochemistry is a multidisciplinary journal that focuses on the study of chemical processes within geological systems on Earth and beyond. Led by Field Chief Editor Charles Langmuir from Harvard University, Frontiers in Geochemistry welcomes research contributions in various domains of geochemistry, aiming to bridge the gap between understanding past and present chemistries and their implications for the environment and society. Topics include, but are not limited to: biogeochemistry environmental geochemistry mineral geochemistry organic geochemistry solid earth geochemistry The journal welcomes submissions that support and advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as: SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation - Research in environmental geochemistry and biogeochemistry can contribute to understanding and improving water quality and management. SDG 13: Climate Action - Studies in geochemistry can help us understand past and present climate changes and inform strategies for mitigating and adapting to climate change. SDG 14: Life Below Water - Research in biogeochemistry and environmental geochemistry can provide insights into the health and sustainability of marine ecosystems. SDG 15: Life on Land - Geochemical research can contribute to our understanding of terrestrial ecosystems, their preservation, and restoration. Manuscripts unrelated to the study of chemical processes within geological systems on Earth and beyond, or those that do not align with the journal's focus on advancing research in geochemistry will not be considered for publication. Frontiers in Geochemistry is committed to advancing developments in the field of geochemistry by allowing unrestricted access to articles and communicating scientific knowledge to researchers and the public alike, to enable the scientific breakthroughs of the future. Frontiers in Geochemistry is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 6, United Kingdom 2, Italy 2, Netherlands 2, Mexico 2 (18 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Geological and Geochemical AnalysisEarth and Planetary Sciences15%
- Geochemistry and Elemental AnalysisEarth and Planetary Sciences14%
- Paleontology and Stratigraphy of FossilsEarth and Planetary Sciences7%
- Heavy metals in environmentEnvironmental Science5%
- CO2 Sequestration and Geologic InteractionsEnvironmental Science5%
- Groundwater and Isotope GeochemistryEarth and Planetary Sciences4%
- Geochemistry and Geologic MappingComputer Science4%
- Marine and coastal ecosystemsEarth and Planetary Sciences3%
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
Indexing the journal's website claims
EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Astrophysics Data System, CLOCKSS, CrossrefPublisher 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
- h-index
- 9OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 8OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 6.06OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 64900Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 53 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 115 |
| 2025 | 11 | 11 | 90 |
| 2024 | 16 | 16 | 19 |
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
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 15 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 15 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 | CHF 1,950 | Yes | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | CHF 1,950 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 2,125 | 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, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Use of AI to create written or visual content
Authors should not list a generative AI technology as a co-author or author of any submitted manuscript. Generative AI technologies cannot be held accountable for all aspects of a manuscript and consequently do not meet the criteria required for authorship. If the author of a submitted manuscript has used written or visual content produced by or edited using a generative AI technology, this use mu…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Safeguards against financial conflicts of interest
Only leading researchers acting as Associate Editors, who are not part of Frontiers' staff, can make acceptance decisions based on reviews performed by external experts acting as Community Reviewers or Reviewers. None have a financial incentive to accept articles, i.e. they are not paid for their role as Associate Editor or community Reviewer, and any award scheme is not linked to acceptances of m…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Open access and copyright
Figures, tables, and images published under CC-BY; permission required for copyrighted material from other sources. Model summary
All Frontiers' articles from July 2012 onwards are published with open access under the Creative Commons CC-BY license (the current version is CC-BY, version 4.0). This means that the author(s) retains copyright, but the content is free to download, distribute, and adapt for commercial or non-commercial purposes, given appropriate attribution to the original article. Upon submission, the author(s)…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access and copyright
All Frontiers' articles from July 2012 onwards are published with open access under the Creative Commons CC-BY license (the current version is CC-BY, version 4.0). This means that the author(s) retains copyright, but the content is free to download, distribute, and adapt for commercial or non-commercial purposes, given appropriate attribution to the original article. Upon submission, the author(s)…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Manuscripts must meet international English language standards. Model summary
Our rigorous, transparent peer review process combines expert review and constructive dialogue to strengthen your manuscript.
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
- Frontiers Media S.A.
- Country or region
- Switzerland
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2813-5962
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- 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 Frontiers in Geochemistry
How long does peer review take at Frontiers in Geochemistry?
Authors report an average review time of about 15 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 Frontiers in Geochemistry based?
Of the 18 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (6), United Kingdom (2) and Italy (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Frontiers in Geochemistry?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Frontiers in Geochemistry is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Frontiers in Geochemistry open access, and what is the APC?
Frontiers in Geochemistry 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .