Atmospheric and Climate Sciences Journal Citation Rate 2026
2160-0414
eISSN 2160-0422
Scientific Research Publishing, Inc.
US
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About Atmospheric and Climate Sciences
Atmospheric and Climate Sciences (ACS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics and Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols, published by Scientific Research Publishing, Inc. in US, catalogued under ISSN 2160-0414 (e-ISSN 2160-0422). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90 (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. OpenAlex records 685 works and 5,759 citations, with an h-index of 33.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 108 days.
Atmospheric and Climate Sciences Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Atmospheric and Climate Sciences has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Atmospheric and Environmental Gas 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, Atmospheric and Climate Sciences makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 108 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Atmospheric and Climate Sciences 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 Atmospheric and Climate Sciences against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Atmospheric and Climate Sciences
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 108 days.
- This journal covers Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics, Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols, Climate variability and models. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Atmospheric and Climate … Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2160-0414 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2160-0422 |
| Publisher | Scientific Research Publishing, Inc. |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~108 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Atmospheric and Climate Sciences is published by Scientific Research Publishing, Inc. and based in United States. It publishes on an open-access basis.
In our subject taxonomy, Atmospheric and Climate Sciences is classified under Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics, Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols, Climate variability and models and Hydrology and Drought Analysis.
For prospective authors, Atmospheric and Climate Sciences returns a first decision in about 108 days (longer for its field).
Its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 56.900 (2024).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 54.055 to 56.900), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.900 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 54.055 | 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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