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Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis
ISSN 2509-8810 · eISSN 2509-8829 · Springer Nature
Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis: CAS Zone 1 · Earth Sciences (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 6.8 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,390; median 88 days to acceptance (52 articles, last 24 months); 36 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis is published by Springer Nature and is in Zone 1 of Earth Sciences in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Geographic Information Systems Studies, Land Use and Ecosystem Services and Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications, together about 26% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis (JGSA) is a leading forum for original research, innovative methodologies, and applications at the intersection of geovisualization, spatial analysis, and GeoAI. The journal promotes interdisciplinary advancements in theory, methods, and practice to advance knowledge discovery from geospatial data through intelligent visualization and analysis. JGSA focuses on: Geovisualization: Development of interactive mapping interfaces, virtual and augmented reality applications, and user-centered geovisualization tools that enhance spatial understanding. Spatial Analysis: Advanced spatial statistical methods, spatial data mining techniques, and spatial modeling approaches. GeoAI: This encompasses novel machine learning, deep learning, and AI algorithms for geospatial data; integration of diverse geospatial data sources; development of transparent and interpretable models; and applications in areas like environmental monitoring, urban planning, and disaster management. Emerging Technologies: Exploration of new geospatial technologies and data sources that contribute to the advancement of geovisualization, spatial analysis, and GeoAI. The journal welcomes original research articles, reviews, and technical notes that advance the fields of geovisualization, spatial analysis, and GeoAI. Policy on the use of AI Tools JGSA permits the use of AI tools by authors, with disclosure, for specific tasks that enhance the clarity and quality of their submissions. Authors may use AI and AI-assisted technologies for editing, translation, and improving the clarity of their writing. The journal emphasizes that the core intellectual contributions must remain the work of the author(s). Authors must include a statement acknowledging the use of AI at the end of the published article, and disclose the specific AI tools used and their purpose. Any questions regarding the appropriate use of AI and AI-assisted tools in submissions to JGSA should be directed to the editor.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multiple
Editor-in-chief Haowen YanPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 10 in mainland China (about 26%); most named Mainland China 10, United States 9, United Kingdom 4, Germany 2, Switzerland 2 (38 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Geographic Information Systems StudiesSocial Sciences9.4%
- Land Use and Ecosystem ServicesEnvironmental Science9%
- Remote Sensing and LiDAR ApplicationsEnvironmental Science7.6%
- Urban Transport and AccessibilitySocial Sciences6.7%
- Human Mobility and Location-Based AnalysisSocial Sciences6.7%
- Data Management and AlgorithmsComputer Science5.6%
- Flood Risk Assessment and ManagementEnvironmental Science4.9%
- Remote Sensing in AgricultureEnvironmental Science4.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Earth Sciences Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Earth Sciences | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Geography | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Geography, Physical | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Remote Sensing | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Earth Sciences Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Earth Sciences | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Environmental Sciences | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Geography | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Geography, Physical | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Remote Sensing | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Astrophysics Data System, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS, Semantic Scholar
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
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 6.8Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 5.5Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 11.8LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.36LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.66LetPub ·
- h-index
- 36OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 153OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 7.48OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 10.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 29.63%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 32LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 106,300Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 290 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44 | 17 | 47 |
| 2025 | 36 | 17 | 253 |
| 2024 | 42 | 15 | 612 |
| 2023 | 38 | 14 | 811 |
| 2022 | 33 | 7 | 758 |
| 2021 | 28 | 11 | 593 |
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
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
88 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 76 days – 122 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 15 days (84 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 105 days
- Sample
- 52 articles with submission and acceptance dates (92 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Submission to first decision
- 6 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double 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 3,390 / EUR 2,790 / GBP 2,490 | — | — |
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 prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Author–date
Article types accepted1
- editorialDouble-blind peer review This journal follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. This means that the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers throughout p…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Competing Interests
Authors are requested to disclose interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work submitted for publication. Interests within the last 3 years of beginning the work (conducting the research and preparing the work for submission) should be reported. Interests outside the 3-year time frame must be disclosed if they could reasonably be perceived as influencing the submitted work. Disclo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data availability statements
All original research must include a data availability statement. This statement should explain how to access data supporting the results and analysis in the article, including links/citations to publicly archived datasets analysed or generated during the study. Please see our full policy here. If it is not possible to share research data publicly, for instance when individual privacy could be com…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Double-blind peer review
This journal follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. This means that the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers throughout peer review. It is the responsibility of the author to anonymize the manuscript and any associated materials. Author names, affiliations and any other potentially identifying information should be removed from the manuscript text and any accompanying files (such as …
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
- Springer Nature
- ISSN
- 2509-8810
- Electronic ISSN
- 2509-8829
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis
What CAS zone is Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis is in Zone 1 of Earth Sciences, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Environmental Sciences / Geography / Geography, Physical / Remote Sensing; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Earth Sciences. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 6.8 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 11.8, h-index 36.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis?
Based on the dates recorded on 52 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 88 days (interquartile range 76–122 days). 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 Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Author–date. 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 Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis based?
Of the 38 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 10 (about 26%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (10), United States (9) and United Kingdom (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis is indexed in ESCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,390.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .