Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology Citation Rate 2026
2162-0989
eISSN 2162-0989
Elsevier
US
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier Fast Review Verified Publisher
About Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology
Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology (AJO) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Ophthalmology, published by Elsevier in US and in circulation since 2020, catalogued under ISSN 2162-0989 (e-ISSN 2162-0989). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.24 (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 $1950 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 39 days.
Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.24, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Ophthalmology 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, Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1950 USD. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 39 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology 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 Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology
- The average time from submission to first decision is 39 days, which is moderate for the field.
- Budget $1950 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Ophthalmology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Asia-Pacific Journal of … Compares
| ISSN (Print) | 2162-0989 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2162-0989 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United States |
| Established | 2020 |
| APC / Cost | $1950 USD |
| Review Speed | ~39 days to first decision |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology is published by Elsevier, based in United States and in publication since 2020. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1950.
In our subject taxonomy, Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology is classified under Ophthalmology.
Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology returns a first decision in about 39 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 5.235.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.235 | 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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