American Journal of Infection Control Citation Rate 2026
0196-6553
eISSN 1527-3296
Elsevier BV
US
Q3 Quartile
About American Journal of Infection Control
American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Infection Control and Ventilation and Infection Control in Healthcare, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 0196-6553 (e-ISSN 1527-3296). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.13 (Q3 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 ~$3090 USD). OpenAlex records 15,990 works and 265,605 citations, with an h-index of 172.
American Journal of Infection Control Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
American Journal of Infection Control has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.13, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Infection Control and Ventilation 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 Infection Control operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in American Journal of Infection Control 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 Infection Control against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for American Journal of Infection Control
- Budget $3090 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Infection Control and Ventilation, Infection Control in Healthcare, Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0196-6553 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1527-3296 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3090 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
American Journal of Infection Control is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3090.
In our subject taxonomy, American Journal of Infection Control is classified under Infection Control and Ventilation, Infection Control in Healthcare, Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection and Nosocomial Infections in ICU.
American Journal of Infection Control 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 1.127.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.127 | 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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