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Impact factor of Precambrian Research (2026)
The impact factor shown here is the 2-year mean citedness: citations received in a year by the papers Precambrian Research published in the two previous years, divided by the number of those papers. That is the same formula as the Journal Impact Factor, calculated by ScholarsColab. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so it also has an official Journal Impact Factor published by Clarivate, which can differ because it counts citations from Web of Science journals only.
Rank in its subject categories
- Geosciences, Multidisciplinaryrank 97 of 281 journals
Ranks here compare journals of the same Web of Science category in our data by 2-year citedness; they are not the official JCR rank.
Quartile of Precambrian Research
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). Precambrian Research is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. It is indexed in Scopus, so Scimago shows its SJR quartile. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Citations and papers per year
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02Retractions
Retractions and research integrity at Precambrian Research
Precambrian Research has 1 retracted paper on record, the latest in Feb 2015. A retraction count is not a verdict on a journal: large journals publish more and journals that investigate actively retract more. The trend and the reasons tell you more than the number.
03Funders
Who funds research published in Precambrian Research
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04Indexing
Indexing of Precambrian Research
- ISSN
- 0301-9268
- eISSN
- 1872-7433
- Publisher
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- Country
- Netherlands
- Language
- Multi-Language
- Scopus source type
- Journal
- Web of Science categories
- Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
From the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab, updated 1 March 2026. Indexing can change: confirm on the Web of Science Master Journal List or the Scopus source list before submitting. Official Journal Impact Factors and JCR quartiles are published by Clarivate; the impact factor on this page is calculated by ScholarsColab (see how the impact factor works).
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05How to submit
How to submit to Precambrian Research
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06What it publishes
What Precambrian Research publishes: real papers
07Published papers
Papers published in Precambrian Research
Papers from the publication records ScholarsColab tracks, with their year and citations. Author names are not shown.
- Stratigraphy and geochemistry of the Balwan Limestone, Vindhyan Supergroup, India: Evidence for the Bitter Springs δ13C anomaly201827 citations
08Reviewer comments
Reviewer comments and rejection reasons for Precambrian Research
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary journals with a similar impact factor*
The journals next to Precambrian Research when the 263 journals of Geosciences, Multidisciplinary in our data are ranked by impact factor*:
| Rank | Journal | Impact factor* | Indexing | Open access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | Swiss Journal of Geosciences | 3.00 | SCIE | Fully open access |
| 94 | Geological Society of America Bulletin | 2.98 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 95 | Mathematical Geosciences | 2.94 | SCIE | Subscription |
| 96 | Natural Hazards Review | 2.94 | SCIE, SSCI | Subscription |
| 98 | Geoscience Communication | 2.90 | ESCI | Fully open access |
| 99 | Progress in Earth and Planetary Science | 2.90 | SCIE | Fully open access |
| 100 | Earth | 2.89 | ESCI | Fully open access |
| 101 | Journal of Structural Geology | 2.88 | SCIE | Subscription |
*Impact factor calculated by ScholarsColab (2-year citedness), not the official Clarivate value.
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10Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the impact factor of Precambrian Research?
Based on ScholarsColab citation data (October 2026), the 2-year impact factor of Precambrian Research is 2.93: papers it published in the two previous years were cited 2.93 times on average in a year. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so Clarivate also publishes an official Journal Impact Factor, which can differ.
What is the h-index of Precambrian Research?
The h-index of Precambrian Research is 236 (October 2026): 236 of its papers have each been cited at least 236 times. Its i10-index is 5,722.
What is the APC of Precambrian Research?
The listed article processing charge (APC) is about US$3,600 for Precambrian Research (data from October 2026). APCs change and can differ by article type, country or discounts, so confirm the current charge on the journal’s website before submitting.
What is the quartile of Precambrian Research?
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). Precambrian Research is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. It is indexed in Scopus, so Scimago shows its SJR quartile. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Is Precambrian Research indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Precambrian Research appears in the Scopus list, according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Precambrian Research an SCIE journal?
Yes. Precambrian Research is listed in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Precambrian Research in Journal Citation Reports (JCR)?
Yes. Precambrian Research is listed in JCR 2024, so it has a Journal Impact Factor. For the current impact factor and quartile, check Journal Citation Reports.
How many papers published in Precambrian Research does ScholarsColab track?
We track 1 paper published in Precambrian Research in 2018, cited 27 times in total, with a median of 27 citations per paper.
Does Precambrian Research offer an APC waiver?
Precambrian Research follows the policy of Elsevier: automatic 100% waiver for Research4Life Group A and 50% for Group B in fully open access journals, but only when every author is in an eligible country. Rules verified 27 October 2026; confirm on the publisher's page.
Has Precambrian Research retracted papers?
Yes. 1 retracted paper are on record for Precambrian Research, 0 of them in the last 10 years. A retraction count alone is not a verdict on a journal; look at the trend and the reasons. Data updated October 2026.
Who funds research published in Precambrian Research?
84% of 200 recent research articles in Precambrian Research name a funder; the funders named most often are National Natural Science Foundation of China, National Key Research and Development Program of China, National Science and Technology Major Project.
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