Applied Acoustics Journal Citation Rate 2026
0003-682X
eISSN 1872-910X
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Applied Acoustics
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
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| 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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Citation Rate
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| 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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Noise annoyance mapping for wind turbines: a psychoacoustic approach incorporating noise sensitivity
Manish Manohare, Santiago Garcia Guerrero, O’Hora Denis • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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