American Journal of Science Citation Rate 2026
0002-9599
eISSN 1945-452X
Yale University
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About American Journal of Science
American Journal of Science (AJS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Yale University in US, catalogued under ISSN 0002-9599 (e-ISSN 1945-452X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.03 (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.
American Journal of Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
American Journal of Science has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.03, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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 Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in American Journal of Science 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 Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0002-9599 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1945-452X |
| Publisher | Yale University |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
American Journal of Science is published by Yale University and based in United States.
American Journal of Science 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 3.027.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.027 | 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
OpenAlex ID: S143179485
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