Automatica Journal Citation Rate 2026
0005-1098
eISSN 1873-2836
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Automatica
Automatica (A) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Adaptive Control of Nonlinear Systems and Advanced Control Systems Optimization, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0005-1098 (e-ISSN 1873-2836). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.24 (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 operates a subscription model (APC ~$3500 USD). OpenAlex records 15,770 works and 1,068,477 citations, with an h-index of 400.
Automatica Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Automatica has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.24, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Adaptive Control of Nonlinear Systems 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.
Automatica operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Automatica 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 Automatica against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Automatica
- Budget $3500 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Adaptive Control of Nonlinear Systems, Advanced Control Systems Optimization, Control Systems and Identification. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Automatica Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0005-1098 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-2836 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3500 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Automatica is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3500.
In our subject taxonomy, Automatica is classified under Adaptive Control of Nonlinear Systems, Advanced Control Systems Optimization, Control Systems and Identification and Fault Detection and Control Systems.
Automatica 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 4.243.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.243 | 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S51360982
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