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Geological Journal Template

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About the Geological Journal format

Geological Journal is a peer-reviewed journal published by Wiley, covering Geological and Geochemical Analysis, earthquake and tectonic studies, Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping.

PublisherWiley
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Geological Journal 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inGeological and Geochemical Analysis earthquake and tectonic studies Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping Geology and Paleoclimatology Research Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils
ISSN0072-1050
Citation impact (2-yr)1.71
h-index87
i10-index1,855
Total citations63,744
Article processing charge$3,760
Top institutions publishing hereChina University of Geosciences (Beijing)
Journal websiteonlinelibrary.wiley.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Geological Journal per year

97
2014
115
2015
130
2016
233
2017
308
2018
318
2019
339
2020
312
2021
312
2022
261
2023
204
2024
334
2025

Citation impact of Geological Journal by publication year

2.2K
2014
1.2K
2015
2K
2016
3.3K
2017
4.8K
2018
3.9K
2019
3.4K
2020
2.1K
2021
2K
2022
2.2K
2023
767
2024
470
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Geological Journal

From orogenic to anorogenic settings: Evolution of granitoid suites after a major orogenesis

Bernard Bonin · 1 Jul 1990

Many orogenic belts display associations of calc-alkaline and alkaline igneous centres which are closely related in space and time. The sequence: calc-alkaline batholith→uplift and unroofing→alkaline plutonic–volcanic complexes, lasts less than 100 Ma and documents a very fast switch from orogenic to anorogenic geodynamic conditions. The magmatic suites have a mantle origin with decreasing crustal contribution,…

The tectonic regime along the Andes: Present‐day and Mesozoic regimes

Víctor A. Ramos · 15 Dec 2009

Abstract The analyses of the main parameters controlling the present Chile‐type and Marianas‐type tectonic settings developed along the eastern Pacific region show four different tectonic regimes: (1) a nearly neutral regime in the Oregon subduction zone; (2) major extensional regimes as the Nicaragua subduction zone developed in continental crust; (3) a Marianas setting in the…

New work on petrofabrics

Gerhard Voll · 1 Jan 1961

Abstract Recent work on petrofabrics, particularly work written in German, is reviewed in the light of the author's own experience. Topics discussed include quantitative comparison of fabric diagrams, the thermodynamics of crystal growth under stress, interpretation of grain boundaries, comparison of fabrics of metal and silicate crystal aggregates, recrystallisation fabrics, quantitative evaluation of rock deformation…

Triassic tectonics and mineral systems in the Qinling Orogen, central China

Yanjing Chen, M. Santosh · 1 Jul 2014

The Qinling Orogen in central China preserves the records of a complex geological and tectonic history, and also carries abundant mineral resources. Previous investigations on the Qinling Orogen have identified that the final transition from the Palaeo‐Tethys Ocean to a continental orogen occurred in the Triassic, although the timing of the oceanic closure and the…

Geological Journal template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Geological Journal format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Geological Journal template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Wiley format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Geological Journal use?
Geological Journal uses Author–year (Chicago) 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, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Geological Journal 12 (3): 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Geological Journal?
No. DocuGuru generates the USG LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Wiley-ready Geological Journal 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 Geological Journal template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Geological Journal format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Geological Journal?
Geological Journal is a multidisciplinary journal published by Wiley. DocuGuru's Geological Journal template matches Wiley's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Geological Journal PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Geological Journal template (the USG class) that is ready to submit to Wiley, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Geological Journal template cost?
You can start writing in the Geological Journal template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Geological Journal PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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