Applied Clay Science Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0169-1317 eISSN 1872-9053 Elsevier BV NL

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About Applied Clay Science
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Applied Clay Science (ACS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Clay minerals and soil interactions and Concrete and Cement Materials Research, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0169-1317 (e-ISSN 1872-9053). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.63 (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 ~$3550 USD). OpenAlex records 8,112 works and 328,354 citations, with an h-index of 195.

Applied Clay Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Applied Clay Science has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.63, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Clay minerals and soil interactions 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 Clay Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

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

Submission Tips for Applied Clay Science
  • Budget $3550 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Clay minerals and soil interactions, Concrete and Cement Materials Research, Iron oxide chemistry and applications. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Applied Clay Science Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-4%
Field avg: 4.82
APC vs Field Avg
+24%
Field avg: $2866

Compared against 18 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0169-1317
ISSN (Online) 1872-9053
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country Netherlands
APC / Cost $3550 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Applied Clay Science is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3550.

In our subject taxonomy, Applied Clay Science is classified under Clay minerals and soil interactions, Concrete and Cement Materials Research, Iron oxide chemistry and applications and Layered Double Hydroxides Synthesis and Applications.

Applied Clay 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 4.626.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Applied Clay Science

Applied Clay Science does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 4.626 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Applied Clay Science is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Applied Clay Science is $3550 USD.

Applied Clay Science is published by Elsevier BV.

Applied Clay Science 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 Clay Science is 0169-1317. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1872-9053.

Applied Clay Science sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 4.63, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
4.626
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 4.626 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

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