Scope
International Journal of Earth Sciences publishes research on the structure, composition, and evolution of the solid Earth, including tectonics, petrology, sedimentology, paleontology, and regional geology. The journal focuses on field-based and analytical studies of orogenic belts, sedimentary basins, magmatic and metamorphic processes, and the geodynamic history of continental and oceanic lithosphere.
What it costs to publish
Optional open access: USD 3,990
Charges differ by publication route. Subscription is not open access; the APC does not include every possible extra charge.
GBP 2,590 · USD 3,990 · EUR 2,990
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
No charge reported for this route
Source-linked report, not independently confirmed. Research notes (English): Publication of color illustrations is free of charge. Color art is free of charge for online publication.
Basis / unit: illustration. Tax terms (source language): no aplica
CAPES · Springer Nature (Brazil)
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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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