Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems
Link: agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15252027
Description: Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems (G-Cubed) is a gold open access journal publishing peer-reviewed research on Earth and planetary processes, focusing on understanding the Earth as a system.
Key Words: geochemistry, geophysics, geosystems, open access, Earth processes, planetary science, interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed
Introduction:
Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems (G-Cubed) is a premier open-access journal published by Wiley on behalf of the American Geophysical Union (AGU). Launched to advance the understanding of Earth and planetary processes, G-Cubed focuses on integrative studies that explore the Earth as a dynamic system. It welcomes original research papers encompassing observational, experimental, and theoretical investigations across the solid Earth, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and solar system, addressing processes at all spatial and temporal scales. The journal encourages interdisciplinary approaches, ensuring that published works are of broad interest to the global geoscience community.
G-Cubed covers a wide range of topics, including the physics and chemistry of the Earth’s structure, composition, and evolution; geochemical proxies for studying Earth history; the dynamics of geochemical and biogeochemical cycles; and the physical properties and interactions of Earth’s major reservoirs (e.g., mantle, crust, oceans). It also explores cosmochemical constraints on the origin and evolution of Earth and other terrestrial planets, as well as advances in modeling, observation, and experimentation relevant to geosciences. Specific research areas include seismology, petrology, mineralogy, subduction, volcanism, and tectonic processes, often integrating concepts like hydrothermal circulation, seafloor spreading, and mantle convection.
As a gold open access journal, all articles published in G-Cubed are freely accessible upon publication under Creative Commons licenses (e.g., CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND), with authors paying an article publication charge (APC) of approximately $3,000 USD, though discounts and waivers are available for certain authors. The journal is committed to innovative electronic publishing, encouraging advanced data visualization and analysis formats, and supports authors in developing new means of scientific communication. Submissions are handled through an online portal, with a review process noted for its moderate competitiveness and efficiency, typically taking 3–6 weeks for initial reviews.
G-Cubed emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in its publishing practices, aligning with AGU’s strategic plan to foster an equitable scientific environment. It adheres to strict ethical guidelines, including AGU’s Scientific Integrity and Professional Ethics Policy, and promotes open science through data-sharing initiatives, such as linking to repositories and providing software guidance. The journal’s 2021 impact factor was 4.480, reflecting its significant influence, and it ranks in the top quartile (Q1) of geoscience journals, with an SJR impact factor of 1.834.
Notable contributions include studies on detrital zircon geochronology, seismic stratigraphy, and plume simulations, which highlight the journal’s role in advancing knowledge of tectonic, magmatic, and climatic processes. G-Cubed also supports special collections and commentaries to foster scientific discourse. Its editor-in-chief, as of May 2022, is Claudio Faccenna (Roma Tre University and University of Texas at Austin), and it actively engages its community through platforms like X for updates and highlighted articles.
