ACS Macro Letters Journal Citation Rate 2026
2161-1653
American Chemical Society
US
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About ACS Macro Letters
ACS Macro Letters (AML) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization and Block Copolymer Self-Assembly, published by American Chemical Society in US, catalogued under ISSN 2161-1653. As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.83 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 44 days.
ACS Macro Letters Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
ACS Macro Letters has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.83, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
ACS Macro Letters operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 44 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in ACS Macro Letters should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare ACS Macro Letters against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for ACS Macro Letters
- The average time from submission to first decision is 44 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization, Block Copolymer Self-Assembly, Polymer Surface Interaction Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How ACS Macro Letters Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2161-1653 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | American Chemical Society |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~44 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
ACS Macro Letters is published by American Chemical Society and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, ACS Macro Letters is classified under Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization, Block Copolymer Self-Assembly, Polymer Surface Interaction Studies and Synthetic Organic Chemistry Methods.
For prospective authors, ACS Macro Letters returns a first decision in about 44 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.827.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.827 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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