Applied Clay Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
0169-1317
eISSN 1872-9053
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Applied Clay Science
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.
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| 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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Initial data points onlyCitation 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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