Journal profile
Geological Behavior
ISSN 2521-0890 · eISSN 2521-0491 · Zibeline International · Malaysia
Geological Behavior: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 17 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Geological Behavior is published by Zibeline International. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods, Landslides and related hazards and Geological formations and processes, together about 21.4% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Geological Behaviour is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing knowledge of the dynamic processes that shape the Earth and govern the behaviour of its materials. The journal aims to publish high-quality research articles, reviews, and case studies that address the physical, chemical, and mechanical responses of rocks, minerals, soils, and fluids under varying geological conditions. Scope of the Journal Tectonics, rock deformation, and structural geology Geomechanics, rock and soil behaviour, and rheology Volcanic, seismic, and landslide processes Sediment transport, erosion, and surface processes Hydrogeology, fluid migration, and geochemical interactions Metamorphism, magmatism, and crustal evolution Applied aspects of geological behaviour in engineering, natural resource exploration, geohazards, and environmental management The journal welcomes interdisciplinary studies that integrate field observations, laboratory experiments, and numerical modelling to provide insights into Earth’s dynamic systems. By fostering dialogue between geoscientists, engineers, and environmental researchers, Geological Behaviour serves as a platform for advancing both fundamental understanding and practical applications of Earth processes.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Geophysical and Geoelectrical MethodsEarth and Planetary Sciences8.9%
- Landslides and related hazardsEnvironmental Science6.3%
- Geological formations and processesEarth and Planetary Sciences6.3%
- Geotechnical Engineering and AnalysisEngineering6.3%
- Geophysical Methods and ApplicationsEngineering6.3%
- Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysisEngineering5.9%
- Paleontology and Stratigraphy of FossilsEarth and Planetary Sciences5.5%
- Geological Studies and ExplorationEarth and Planetary Sciences5.5%
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
GeoRefPublisher website
Other: EBSCO, CNKI
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 (publisher) 2025
- 3.6Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.51OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 2,413,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 134 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| 2025 | 17 | 17 | 45 |
| 2024 | 20 | 20 | 38 |
| 2023 | 13 | 13 | 39 |
| 2022 | 18 | 18 | 29 |
| 2021 | 6 | 6 | 24 |
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 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 90 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 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 | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| 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)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Authorship Changes to authorship
Authors are expected to consider carefully the list and order of authors before submitting their manuscript and provide the definitive list of authors at the time of the original submission. An addition, deletion or rearrangement of author names in the authorship list should be made only before the manuscript has been accepted and only if approved by the journal Editor. To request such a change, t…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of interest
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence (bias) their work. Examples of potential competing interests include employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, paid expert testimony, patent applications/registrations, and grants or other funding.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
COPE member Model summary
The journal and its editorial board fully adhere and comply to the policies and principles of Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and this journal is a full member of Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Open access with CC BY license Model summary
All Zibeline International journals publish in open access modal: all articles will be immediately and permanently free for everyone to read and download. All articles will be published under the following license: Creative Commons Attribution – (CC BY) For non-commercial purposes, lets others distribute and copy the article, and to include in a collective work (such as an anthology), as long as t…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single-blind review Model summary
This journal operates a blind review process. All contributions will be initially assessed by the editor for suitability for the journal. Papers deemed suitable are then typically sent to a minimum of two independent expert reviewers to assess the scientific quality of the paper. The Editor is responsible for the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of articles. The Editor’s decision i…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Crossref Similarity Check for originality Model summary
To verify originality, your article may be checked by the originality detection service Crossref Similarity Check.
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
- Zibeline International
- Country or region
- Malaysia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2521-0890
- Electronic ISSN
- 2521-0491
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Geological Behavior
How long does peer review take at Geological Behavior?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 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.
Which databases index Geological Behavior?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Geological Behavior is indexed in DOAJ. The journal's website also lists GeoRef; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Geological Behavior open access, and what is the APC?
Geological Behavior 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .