Facies (Facies)

Facies is an international, peer‑reviewed scientific journal published by Springer Nature that focuses on research in carbonate sedimentology, facies analysis, paleoecology and basin evolution. The journal first appeared in 1979 and has since provided a key forum for scientists studying depositional environments and the geological record of Earth’s changing biogeological systems. It emphasizes interpretation of facies — distinctive bodies of sediment or rock — to reconstruct ancient and modern environments, with particular strength in carbonate rocks and related ecosystems. The scope of Facies includes facies analysis, paleoecology, paleobiology, sedimentology (including diagenesis and geochemistry), stratigraphic frameworks and basin analysis. Contributions typically integrate sedimentological data with biological, chemical and geological context to understand how depositional processes have shaped rock records through geological time. The research published covers both fundamental theory and practical applications in earth sciences, from reconstructing ancient reef systems to understanding basin evolution and environmental change. As a quarterly journal, Facies ensures a consistent publication of high‑quality articles that serve geologists, paleontologists, stratigraphers and earth science researchers worldwide.

Facies (Facies) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Palaeontology, Stratigraphy, Geology, facies analysis, paleoecology, paleobiology, sedimentology (including diagenesis and geochemistry), stratigraphic frameworks and basin analysis , Online or Print , Quarterly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 0172-9179, E-ISSN: 1612-4820, Established: 1979, Impact Factor: 1.7
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE