British and American Studies Journal Citation Rate 2026
1224-3086
eISSN 2457-7715
Editura Universității de Vest
RO
Q4 Quartile Open Access Diamond OA
About British and American Studies
British and American Studies (BAS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering American literature and English literature, published by Editura Universității de Vest in RO and in circulation since 2016, catalogued under ISSN 1224-3086 (e-ISSN 2457-7715). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.08 (Q4 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 and free to publish (no APC). It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 330 works and 257 citations, with an h-index of 5.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 56 days.
British and American Studies Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
British and American Studies has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.08, placing it in the Q4 quartile within the American literature 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, British and American Studies makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 56 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in British and American Studies 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 British and American Studies against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for British and American Studies
- The average time from submission to first decision is 56 days, which is moderate for the field.
- As a Diamond Open Access journal, there are no publication fees — an excellent choice for researchers without grant funding.
- This journal covers American literature, English literature. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How British and American … Compares
| ISSN (Print) | 1224-3086 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2457-7715 |
| Publisher | Editura Universității de Vest |
| Country | Romania |
| Established | 2016 |
| APC / Cost | Free (Diamond) |
| Review Speed | ~56 days to first decision |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
British and American Studies is published by Editura Universității de Vest, based in Romania and in publication since 2016. It is a Diamond Open Access title, free for both readers and authors.
In our subject taxonomy, British and American Studies is classified under American literature and English literature.
British and American Studies is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, British and American Studies returns a first decision in about 56 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.077.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.077 | 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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