Annals of Intensive Care Journal Citation Rate 2026
2110-5820
eISSN 2110-5820
Elsevier
NL
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier Verified Publisher
About Annals of Intensive Care
Annals of Intensive Care (AIC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid, published by Elsevier in NL and in circulation since 2012, catalogued under ISSN 2110-5820 (e-ISSN 2110-5820). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.54 (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 $3090 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 81 days.
Annals of Intensive Care Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Annals of Intensive Care has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.54, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid 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, Annals of Intensive Care makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $3090 USD. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 81 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Annals of Intensive Care 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 Annals of Intensive Care against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Annals of Intensive Care
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 81 days.
- Budget $3090 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2110-5820 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2110-5820 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Established | 2012 |
| APC / Cost | $3090 EUR |
| Review Speed | ~81 days to first decision |
| h-index | 117 |
| Total Works | 1,897 |
| Total Citations | 73,796 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 6.79 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Annals of Intensive Care is published by Elsevier, based in Netherlands and in publication since 2012. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of EUR 3090.
In our subject taxonomy, Annals of Intensive Care is classified under Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid.
Annals of Intensive Care is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, Annals of Intensive Care returns a first decision in about 81 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 1,897 works that have together drawn 73,796 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 117; its most recent citation rate stands at 6.541; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 6.79.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.541 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 192 | 973 |
| 2024 | 182 | 2,397 |
| 2023 | 132 | 2,432 |
| 2022 | 121 | 3,465 |
| 2021 | 184 | 6,270 |
| 2020 | 171 | 10,060 |
| 2019 | 142 | 7,583 |
| 2018 | 129 | 6,757 |
| 2017 | 122 | 7,146 |
| 2016 | 120 | 6,399 |
| 2015 | 58 | 3,757 |
| 2014 | 42 | 2,958 |
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