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China Geology Template

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About the China Geology format

China Geology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Geological and Geochemical Analysis, Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis, Geological and Geophysical Studies.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', China Geology, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inGeological and Geochemical Analysis Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis Geological and Geophysical Studies Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena
ISSN2096-5192
Citation impact (2-yr)2.2
h-index32
i10-index121
Total citations6,501
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereChina Geological Survey
Journal websitewww.keaipublishing.com
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Papers published in China Geology per year

67
2018
70
2019
61
2020
83
2021
72
2022
44
2023
87
2024
82
2025

Citation impact of China Geology by publication year

2K
2018
498
2019
1.3K
2020
1.2K
2021
782
2022
157
2023
353
2024
87
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in China Geology

The first offshore natural gas hydrate production test in South China Sea

Jinfa Li, ,China Geological Survey, Beijing 100037, China, Jian-liang Ye et al. · 1 Jan 2018

Natural gas hydrates (NGH) is one of key future clean energy resources. Its industrialized development will help remit the huge demand of global natural gas, relieve the increasing pressure of the environment, and play a vital role in the green sustainable growth of human societies. Based on nearly two decades’ studying on the reservoir characteristics…

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The second natural gas hydrate production test in the South China Sea

Jian-liang Ye, ,China Geological Survey, Ministry of Natural Resources, Beijing 100037, China, Xuwen Qin et al. · 1 Jan 2020

Clayey silt reservoirs bearing natural gas hydrates (NGH) are considered to be the hydrate-bearing reservoirs that boast the highest reserves but tend to be the most difficult to exploit. They are proved to be exploitable by the first NGH production test conducted in the South China Sea in 2017. Based on the understanding of the…

Carbon peak and carbon neutrality in China: Goals, implementation path, and prospects

Yao Wang, Chi-hui Guo, Can Du et al. · 1 Jan 2021

Climate change is a common problem in human society. The Chinese government promises to peak carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and strives to achieve carbon neutralization by 2060. The proposal of the goal of carbon peak and carbon neutralization has led China into the era of climate economy and set off a green change with…

Lithium extraction from hard rock lithium ores (spodumene, lepidolite, zinnwaldite, petalite): Technology, resources, environment and cost

Gao Tian-ming, Na Fan, Wu Chen et al. · 11 Dec 2022

This paper focuses on the research progress of extracting lithium from spodumene, lepidolite, petalite and zinnwaldite by acid, alkali, salt roasting and chlorination methods, and analyzes the resource intensity, environmental impact and production cost of industrial lithium extraction from spodumene and lepidolite. It is found that sulfuric acid method has high lithium recovery rate, but…

Coexistence of natural gas hydrate, free gas and water in the gas hydrate system in the Shenhu Area, South China Sea

Xuwen Qin, ,China Geological Survey, Ministry of Natural Resources, Beijing 100037, China, Jingan Lu et al. · 1 Jan 2020

Shenhu Area is located in the Baiyun Sag of Pearl River Mouth Basin, which is on the northern continental slope of the South China Sea. Gas hydrates in this area have been intensively investigated, achieving a wide coverage of the three-dimensional seismic survey, a large number of boreholes, and detailed data of the seismic survey,…

China Geology template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the China Geology format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the China Geology template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does China Geology use?
China Geology uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', China Geology, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to China Geology?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready China Geology document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the China Geology template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the China Geology format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes China Geology?
China Geology is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's China Geology template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready China Geology PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official China Geology template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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