Applied Acoustics Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0003-682X eISSN 1872-910X Elsevier BV GB

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About Applied Acoustics
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Applied Acoustics (AA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Acoustic Wave Phenomena Research and Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0003-682X (e-ISSN 1872-910X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.15 (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 (APC ~$3670 USD). OpenAlex records 10,164 works and 186,815 citations, with an h-index of 131.

Applied Acoustics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Applied Acoustics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.15, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Acoustic Wave Phenomena Research 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.

Applied Acoustics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Applied Acoustics 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 Applied Acoustics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Applied Acoustics
  • Budget $3670 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Acoustic Wave Phenomena Research, Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation, Noise Effects and Management. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Applied Acoustics Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+58%
Field avg: 2.63
APC vs Field Avg
+5%
Field avg: $3493

Compared against 6 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0003-682X
ISSN (Online) 1872-910X
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3670 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Applied Acoustics is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3670.

In our subject taxonomy, Applied Acoustics is classified under Acoustic Wave Phenomena Research, Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation, Noise Effects and Management and Speech and Audio Processing.

Applied Acoustics 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 4.149.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Applied Acoustics

Applied Acoustics does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 4.149 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Applied Acoustics is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Applied Acoustics is $3670 USD.

Applied Acoustics is published by Elsevier BV.

Applied Acoustics shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Applied Acoustics is 0003-682X. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1872-910X.

Applied Acoustics sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 4.15, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
4.149
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 4.149 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: S971171794

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