Geoscience Frontiers

Geoscience Frontiers is a premier, peer-reviewed international journal dedicated to advancing the frontiers of earth science research. Published by Elsevier on behalf of China University of Geosciences (Beijing) and Peking University, the journal operates as a fully open-access publication, ensuring that its cutting-edge research is freely and permanently accessible to a global audience. The journal’s scope is broad and interdisciplinary, encompassing a wide array of topics within the solid Earth sciences, including but not limited to petrology, geochemistry, structural geology, geophysics, mineralogy, sedimentology, paleontology, and economic geology. A particular emphasis is placed on studies that address fundamental geological processes, Earth system dynamics, and the exploration of natural resources. Geoscience Frontiers publishes a variety of article types to serve the research community, including original research articles, comprehensive review articles, and focused short communications, alongside occasional special issues that synthesize knowledge on emerging or pivotal themes. The target audience is primarily academic researchers, geoscientists, and advanced graduate students working in academia, government agencies, and the resource exploration industry. With an exceptional Impact Factor of 12.700 (as of 2026), Geoscience Frontiers is firmly positioned in the Q1 quartile of the JCR category for Geosciences, Multidisciplinary. This outstanding standing places it among the most influential and highly cited journals in the field, reflecting its rigorous editorial standards and the high-impact nature of the research it publishes, making it an essential resource for those seeking the latest breakthroughs in geoscience.