Aquaculture Journal Citation Rate 2026
0044-8486
eISSN 1873-5622
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Aquaculture
Aquaculture (A) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth and Aquaculture disease management and microbiota, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0044-8486 (e-ISSN 1873-5622). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.62 (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 ~$4000 USD). OpenAlex records 27,426 works and 1,110,206 citations, with an h-index of 278.
Aquaculture Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Aquaculture has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.62, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth 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.
Aquaculture operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Aquaculture 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 Aquaculture against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Aquaculture
- Budget $4000 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth, Aquaculture disease management and microbiota, Fish Ecology and Management Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Aquaculture Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0044-8486 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-5622 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $4000 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Aquaculture is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4000.
In our subject taxonomy, Aquaculture is classified under Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth, Aquaculture disease management and microbiota, Fish Ecology and Management Studies and Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies.
Aquaculture 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 3.617.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.617 | 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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Effects of lysine supplementation in fishmeal-free feeds on growth performance, protein metabolism, and antioxidant capacity in Procambarus clarkii
Huan He, Wei Liang, Yindi Xu • 2026
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Temperature effects on mariculture output in China: Evidence from causal forest analysis
Shi Ling, Shen Xin • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S104261359
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