Journal profile
Malaysian Journal of Geosciences
ISSN 2521-0920 · eISSN 2521-0602 · Zibeline International · Malaysia
Malaysian Journal of Geosciences: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 19 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Malaysian Journal of Geosciences is published by Zibeline International. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods, Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis and Geological formations and processes, together about 20.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Geophysics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Malaysian Journal of Geosciences is an international, peer-reviewed journal that provides a platform for the dissemination of original research, reviews, and applied studies in all fields of geosciences. Its primary aim is to advance knowledge and understanding of Earth’s processes, resources, and hazards, with a particular focus on studies relevant to Malaysia, Asia, and the African subcontinent. More broadly, it emphasizes geoscientific research across the Asia–Africa region. Scope of the Journal Geology, petrology, mineralogy, and stratigraphy Tectonics, structural geology, and geodynamics Geophysics, geochemistry, and geohazards Sedimentology, paleontology, and geomorphology Hydrogeology, soil science, and environmental geosciences Exploration and sustainable management of mineral, energy, and water resources Engineering geology, geotechnics, and applications in infrastructure development Climate change impacts, natural disaster risk assessment, and geoscience policy The journal welcomes interdisciplinary contributions that integrate field investigations, laboratory studies, modeling, and applied research to address both fundamental and practical aspects of Earth sciences. By bringing together academic researchers, industry experts, and policymakers, The Malaysian Journal of Geosciences seeks to promote sustainable development, natural resource management, and resilience against geohazards within Malaysia and beyond.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Ir TsPublisher website
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Geophysical and Geoelectrical MethodsEarth and Planetary Sciences9.3%
- Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysisEngineering5.7%
- Geological formations and processesEarth and Planetary Sciences5.7%
- Groundwater and Watershed AnalysisEnvironmental Science5.4%
- Geological Studies and ExplorationEarth and Planetary Sciences5.4%
- Geological Modeling and AnalysisEarth and Planetary Sciences5%
- Geotechnical and construction materials studiesEngineering5%
- Geological and Geochemical AnalysisEarth and Planetary Sciences4.6%
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
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
- 12OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 21OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.72OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 5,223,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 143 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| 2025 | 19 | 19 | 102 |
| 2024 | 10 | 10 | 88 |
| 2023 | 20 | 20 | 96 |
| 2022 | 15 | 15 | 111 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
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, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Authorship Changes to authorship
All authors must declare individual contributions Model summary
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
Declaration of competing interests required Model summary
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 ·- Data availability
Funding sources must be identified and role described Model summary
You are requested to identify who provided financial support for the conduct of the research and/or preparation of the article and to briefly describe the role of the sponsor(s), if any, in study design; in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data; in the writing of the report; and in the decision to submit the ar
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
COPE member; adheres to COPE policies 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 ·- License & copyright
Exclusive license agreement; authors retain copyright Model summary
Authors sign an exclusive license agreement, where authors have copyright but license exclusive rights in their article to the Zibeline International.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Open access under 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
Originality checked via Crossref Similarity Check 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
- 2521-0920
- Electronic ISSN
- 2521-0602
- 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 Malaysian Journal of Geosciences
How long does peer review take at Malaysian Journal of Geosciences?
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 Malaysian Journal of Geosciences?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Malaysian Journal of Geosciences is indexed in DOAJ. The journal's website also lists GeoRef; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Malaysian Journal of Geosciences open access, and what is the APC?
Malaysian Journal of Geosciences 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: .