American Journal of Epidemiology Citation Rate 2026
0002-9262
eISSN 1476-6256
Oxford University Press
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About American Journal of Epidemiology
American Journal of Epidemiology (AJE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Causal Inference Techniques and Birth, Development, and Health, published by Oxford University Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 0002-9262 (e-ISSN 1476-6256). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.40 (Q2 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 ~$4450 USD). OpenAlex records 23,454 works and 1,430,503 citations, with an h-index of 418.
American Journal of Epidemiology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
American Journal of Epidemiology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.40, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Advanced Causal Inference Techniques 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.
American Journal of Epidemiology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in American Journal of Epidemiology 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 American Journal of Epidemiology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for American Journal of Epidemiology
- Budget $4450 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Causal Inference Techniques, Birth, Development, and Health, Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0002-9262 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1476-6256 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $4450 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
American Journal of Epidemiology is published by Oxford University Press and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4450.
In our subject taxonomy, American Journal of Epidemiology is classified under Advanced Causal Inference Techniques, Birth, Development, and Health, Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations and Health disparities and outcomes.
American Journal of Epidemiology 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 2.400.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.400 | 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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