Journal profile · Geochemistry & Geophysics
Journal of Geodynamics
ISSN 0264-3707 · eISSN 1879-1670 · Elsevier Ltd · ENGLAND · Monthly
Journal of Geodynamics: CAS Zone 3 · Earth Sciences (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.96; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,470; review about 275 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy; 21 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Geodynamics is published by Elsevier Ltd 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 earthquake and tectonic studies, Geological and Geochemical Analysis and High-pressure geophysics and materials, together about 49.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Geophysics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Geodynamics is an international and interdisciplinary forum for the publication of research results about the Solid Earth and other planets covering the entire multitude of scientific methods aimed at understanding deep and shallow processes in various tectonic settings and acting at different time- and length-scales. The Journal publishes results based on a multitude of research disciplines, including geophysics, geodesy, geochemistry, geology, and based on field observations, laboratory experiments, and numerical simulations.The Journal invites original research papers, including 'letters', as well as topical reviews with focus on geodynamics, including:Plate tectonic processes: driving mechanisms, paleo-geodynamics, numerical and analogue modeling in various tectonic settings in continents and oceans, including all stages of the Wilson cycle.Mantle geodynamics: mantle convection, hot spots and plumes, mantle transition zone, and secular evolution of the Earth.Lithospheric stress and deformation: geodetic and geologic observations of horizontal and vertical crustal movements; seismic, electrical and magnetic anisotropy; seismicity, tsunami hazards and impacts.Geodynamics of topographic change: role of deep processes on large-scale evolution of surface topography, including isostatic topography, dynamic topography and sea level change; driving forces of geomorphological variation and basin evolution.Earth-system behaviors: dynamic interactions among crust, mantle and core based on various observational proxies and numerical simulations that concern the energy and material transport and exchange across depths with implications on the geodynamic evolution and habitability of the planet Earth.Crustal and mantle rheology: laboratory experiments and numerical simulations; physical properties of rocks; rheological effects of volatiles and impurities.Geodynamics of magmatic processes: observations and models of mantle melting, magma transport and emplacement; modelling of volcanic eruption, geodynamic control on evolution of magmatic passive margins, large igneous provinces and dyke swarms.Geodynamics of large ice sheets: ice basal melting, glacial isostasy, ice-seismicity.Geodynamic control on ore and hydrocarbon mineral deposits.Planetary geodynamics: the physical processes governing the structure, evolution, and dynamics of planets and moons, focusing on silicate mantle convection, ice shell deformation, core behavior, meterorite impact, and surface tectonics.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Geochemistry & Geophysics
Editor-in-chief Lijun LiuPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 9 in mainland China (about 32%); most named Mainland China 9, Italy 5, Canada 4, United States 2, France 2 (28 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- earthquake and tectonic studiesEarth and Planetary Sciences21.7%
- Geological and Geochemical AnalysisEarth and Planetary Sciences16.2%
- High-pressure geophysics and materialsEarth and Planetary Sciences11.5%
- Geophysics and Gravity MeasurementsEarth and Planetary Sciences7.6%
- Geological and Geophysical Studies WorldwideEarth and Planetary Sciences3.6%
- Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism StudiesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology3.4%
- Earthquake Detection and AnalysisEarth and Planetary Sciences3%
- GNSS positioning and interferenceEngineering2.9%
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 | Geochemistry & Geophysics | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Earth Sciences Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Earth Sciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Geochemistry & Geophysics | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Earth Sciences Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Earth Sciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Geochemistry & Geophysics | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
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
- Impact factor
- 1.96LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 3.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.58LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.77LetPub ·
- h-index
- 67LetPub ·
- h-index
- 106OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,441OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.64OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 18.57%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 17LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,499 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 5 | 4 |
| 2025 | 21 | 3 | 22 |
| 2024 | 28 | 10 | 92 |
| 2023 | 35 | 13 | 167 |
| 2022 | 28 | 4 | 220 |
| 2021 | 42 | 11 | 430 |
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
275 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports 6–12 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)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Fairly easyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 13 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 161 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 275 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 5 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,470 / EUR 3,250 / GBP 2,780 / JPY 430,380 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,210 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 400 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted3
- letterThe Journal invites original research papers, including 'letters', as well as topical reviews with focus on geodynamicsLength not stated
- research paperThe Journal invites original research papers, including 'letters', as well as topical reviews with focus on geodynamicsLength not stated
- topical reviewThe Journal invites original research papers, including 'letters', as well as topical reviews with focus on geodynamicsLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, 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
Single corresponding author required. Model summary
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 ·- Data availability
Data statement required at submission. Model summary
To foster transparency, you are required to state the availability of any data at submission.
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 review process; initial editor assessment; typically minimum two reviewers; editors make final decision. 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 allowed per Elsevier article sharing policy; not counted 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 Ltd
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- ISSN
- 0264-3707
- Electronic ISSN
- 1879-1670
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Geodynamics
What CAS zone is Journal of Geodynamics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Geodynamics is in Zone 3 of Earth Sciences, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Geochemistry & Geophysics. 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.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Geodynamics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.96; CiteScore 3.8, h-index 106.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Geodynamics?
The publisher reports about 275 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly easy”. 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 Journal of Geodynamics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 400 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Author–date; 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 Journal of Geodynamics based?
Of the 28 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 9 (about 32%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (9), Italy (5) and Canada (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Geodynamics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Geodynamics is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Journal of Geodynamics open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Geodynamics is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,470.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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: .