Applied Ocean Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
0141-1187
eISSN 1879-1549
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About Applied Ocean Research
Applied Ocean Research (AOR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Coastal and Marine Dynamics and Fluid Dynamics Simulations and Interactions, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0141-1187 (e-ISSN 1879-1549). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.10 (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 $3920 USD. OpenAlex records 5,164 works and 128,216 citations, with an h-index of 116.
Applied Ocean Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Applied Ocean Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.10, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Coastal and Marine Dynamics 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, Applied Ocean Research makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $3920 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Applied Ocean Research 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 Ocean Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Applied Ocean Research
- Budget $3920 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Coastal and Marine Dynamics, Fluid Dynamics Simulations and Interactions, Ocean Waves and Remote Sensing. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Applied Ocean Research Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0141-1187 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-1549 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3920 USD |
| h-index | 117 |
| Total Works | 5,279 |
| Total Citations | 132,293 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 6.13 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Applied Ocean Research is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 3920.
In our subject taxonomy, Applied Ocean Research is classified under Coastal and Marine Dynamics, Fluid Dynamics Simulations and Interactions, Ocean Waves and Remote Sensing and Ship Hydrodynamics and Maneuverability.
Applied Ocean Research is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
OpenAlex records 5,279 works that have together drawn 132,293 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 117; its most recent citation rate stands at 5.103; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 6.13.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.103 | 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 | 409 | 17,001 |
| 2024 | 455 | 14,690 |
| 2023 | 325 | 12,840 |
| 2022 | 309 | 11,312 |
| 2021 | 423 | 9,345 |
| 2020 | 383 | 7,105 |
| 2019 | 308 | 5,465 |
| 2018 | 231 | 4,620 |
| 2017 | 177 | 3,440 |
| 2016 | 155 | 3,108 |
| 2015 | 127 | 2,737 |
| 2014 | 88 | 2,335 |
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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