Journal of Petrology
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Aims and Scope
The Journal of Petrology is a monthly peer-reviewed academic journal focused on the field of igneous and metamorphic petrology and petrogenesis. Published by the Oxford Academic Journals division of Oxford University Press the journal has an cited half-life of over 16 years since 2017 and is one of the leading journals in the Geochemistry & Geophysics category of the Science Citation Index. Professor Georg Zellmer of Massey University is the Executive Editor. It publishes both subscription and open access articles. The journal is a hybrid open-access journal. Less
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- PublisherOXFORD UNIV PRESS
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- Publication Start Year1960
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| Months | % Papers published |
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| 0-3 | 0% |
| 4-6 | 20% |
| 7-9 | 33% |
| >9 | 47% |
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FAQs
Since when has Journal of Petrology been publishing? 
The Journal of Petrology has been publishing since 1960 till date.
How frequently is the Journal of Petrology published?
Journal of Petrology is published Monthly.
Who is the publisher of Journal of Petrology?
The publisher of Journal of Petrology is OXFORD UNIV PRESS.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of Journal of Petrology?
For the Journal of Petrology's Aims and Scope, please refer to the section above on the page.
How can I view the journal metrics of Journal of Petrology on editage?
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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Journal of Petrology?
The eISSN number is 1460-2415 and pISSN number is 0022-3530 for Journal of Petrology.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Subduction, Basalt, Partial melting, Oceanic crust, Plagioclase, Extrusive, Rutile, Lithospheric mantle, Apatite, Crustal assimilation, Large igneous province, Thermodynamic model, Ti oxides, Continental crust, Mid-ocean ridge, Amphibole, Melt inclusions, Mantle wedge, Ilmenite, Sanidine.
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