Scope
Science China Earth Sciences publishes research across the Earth and planetary sciences, including geology, geophysics, geochemistry, oceanography, atmospheric science, and environmental change, with substantial coverage of studies focused on the Chinese landmass and surrounding regions. The journal focuses on field observations, laboratory analyses, and modeling of tectonic, climatic, hydrological, and surface processes, as well as their links to resources and natural hazards.
What it costs to publish
Optional open access: USD 4,090
Charges differ by publication route. Subscription is not open access; the APC does not include every possible extra charge.
GBP 2,690 · USD 4,090 · EUR 3,090
Publisher price checked. The OA price is fixed at acceptance; applicable taxes are additional. Subscription has no APC but is not open access. Other charges are separate.
Basis / unit: article. Tax terms (source language): VAT or local taxes where applicable
No charge reported for this route
Publisher price checked. The OA price is fixed at acceptance; applicable taxes are additional. Subscription has no APC but is not open access. Other charges are separate.
Basis / unit: article. Tax terms (source language): no APC
CNY 800
Source-linked report, not independently confirmed. Research notes (English): Artículo solo en inglés: 800 RMB (120 USD) por página en blanco y negro. Equivalente declarado 120 USD. Información for authors en inglés y la escala 2026 de manuscrito monolingüe coinciden.
Basis / unit: black and white page. Tax terms (source language): no declarados
CNY 1,000 · CNY 800
Source-linked report, not independently confirmed. Research notes (English): Si las páginas a color son tres o menos: 1000 RMB (150 USD) por página a color. La escala 2026 dice 1–3 páginas a color.
Basis / unit: color page. Tax terms (source language): no declarados
CNY 400
Source-linked report, not independently confirmed. Research notes (English): Instrucciones 2026 para manuscrito chino-inglés: versión inglesa en blanco y negro 400 RMB por página; versión china 300 RMB por página. Color de esa modalidad: 1–3 páginas 1000 RMB, 4–9 páginas 800 RMB, 10 o más 600 RMB por página.
Basis / unit: english black and white page. Tax terms (source language): no declarados
Not established
Research notes (English): No hay exención publicada de las page charges editoriales ni del APC híbrido. No está dicho si pagar el APC de Springer elimina la page charge. Contacto para preguntas de page charges: geo@scichina.com, sin programa de exención.
No agreement found
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APC, page charges, over-length, S2O: what each one means
- APC
- Article processing charge: a fee per article to publish it open access. It is not the whole cost.
- Page charges
- A fee per printed or typeset page. It can apply with or without an APC.
- Over-length
- Pages beyond a length limit, billed at a different rate. Each page pays one rate, never both.
- S2O
- Subscribe to Open: subscribers keep the journal free to read, decided year by year. Page charges can still apply.
- Agreement
- A deal between an institution or country and a publisher that may cover the APC. Never automatic.
No funds to pay?
Research checked: 2026-10-13Waivers and funding: eligibility is not guaranteed.
- No waiver procedure establishedNo journal-specific waiver procedure was established in this research. Check the official author information; do not assume a free route.Official information ↗
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