Atmospheric Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
0169-8095
eISSN 1873-2895
Elsevier
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Atmospheric Research
Atmospheric Research (AR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Atmospheric aerosols and clouds and Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols, published by Elsevier in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0169-8095 (e-ISSN 1873-2895). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.50 (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. OpenAlex records 8,789 works and 275,212 citations, with an h-index of 179.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 55 days.
Atmospheric Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Atmospheric Research has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.50, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Atmospheric aerosols and clouds 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.
Atmospheric Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 55 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Atmospheric 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 Atmospheric Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Atmospheric Research
- The average time from submission to first decision is 55 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Atmospheric aerosols and clouds, Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols, Climate variability and models. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Atmospheric Research Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0169-8095 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-2895 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~55 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Atmospheric Research is published by Elsevier and based in Netherlands.
In our subject taxonomy, Atmospheric Research is classified under Atmospheric aerosols and clouds, Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols, Climate variability and models and Meteorological Phenomena and Simulations.
For prospective authors, Atmospheric Research returns a first decision in about 55 days (moderate for its field).
Its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 4.275 (2023) to 4.500 (2024).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 4.275 to 4.500), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.500 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 4.275 | 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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Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Spatial verification of ensemble rainfall forecasts over India
Anumeha Dube, S. Karunasagar, Raghavendra Ashrit • 2022
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