Amino Acids Journal Citation Rate 2026
0939-4451
eISSN 1438-2199
Springer Science+Business Media
AT
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Amino Acids
Amino Acids (AA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Amino Acid Enzymes and Metabolism and Biochemical effects in animals, published by Springer Science+Business Media in AT, catalogued under ISSN 0939-4451 (e-ISSN 1438-2199). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.94 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $3590 USD. OpenAlex records 5,286 works and 193,656 citations, with an h-index of 167.
Amino Acids Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Amino Acids has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.94, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Amino Acid Enzymes and Metabolism 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Amino Acids makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $3590 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Amino Acids 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 Amino Acids against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Amino Acids
- Budget $3590 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Amino Acid Enzymes and Metabolism, Biochemical effects in animals, Chemical Synthesis and Analysis. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Amino Acids Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0939-4451 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1438-2199 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Austria |
| APC / Cost | $3590 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Amino Acids is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Austria. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 3590.
In our subject taxonomy, Amino Acids is classified under Amino Acid Enzymes and Metabolism, Biochemical effects in animals, Chemical Synthesis and Analysis and Muscle metabolism and nutrition.
Amino Acids 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 3.943.
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Citation Rate
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.943 | 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: S13895637
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