Algal Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
2211-9264
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Algal Research
Algal Research (AR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Algal biology and biofuel production and Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 2211-9264. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.89 (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 (APC ~$3640 USD).
Algal Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Algal Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.89, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Algal biology and biofuel production 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.
Algal Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Algal Research 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 Algal Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Algal Research
- Budget $3640 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Algal biology and biofuel production, Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics, Marine and coastal ecosystems. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Algal Research Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2211-9264 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3640 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Algal Research is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3640.
In our subject taxonomy, Algal Research is classified under Algal biology and biofuel production, Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics, Marine and coastal ecosystems and Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms.
Algal Research is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.892.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.892 | 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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