Canadian Journal of Chemistry Citation Rate 2026
0008-4042
eISSN 1480-3291
Canadian Science Publishing
CA
Q3 Quartile
About Canadian Journal of Chemistry
Canadian Journal of Chemistry (CJC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Chemical Physics Studies and Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography, published by Canadian Science Publishing in CA, catalogued under ISSN 0008-4042 (e-ISSN 1480-3291). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.72 (Q3 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 25,843 works and 461,165 citations, with an h-index of 156.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 67 days.
Canadian Journal of Chemistry Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Canadian Journal of Chemistry has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.72, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Advanced Chemical Physics Studies 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.
Canadian Journal of Chemistry operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 67 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Canadian Journal of Chemistry 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 Canadian Journal of Chemistry against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Canadian Journal of Chemistry
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 67 days.
- This journal covers Advanced Chemical Physics Studies, Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography, Chemical Reaction Mechanisms. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0008-4042 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1480-3291 |
| Publisher | Canadian Science Publishing |
| Country | Canada |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~67 days to first decision |
| h-index | 156 |
| Total Works | 25,853 |
| Total Citations | 462,010 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 0.93 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Canadian Journal of Chemistry is published by Canadian Science Publishing and based in Canada.
In our subject taxonomy, Canadian Journal of Chemistry is classified under Advanced Chemical Physics Studies, Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography, Chemical Reaction Mechanisms and Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry; across recent indexed output, the largest share is original research articles (100% of records).
Canadian Journal of Chemistry is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, Canadian Journal of Chemistry returns a first decision in about 67 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 25,853 works that have together drawn 462,010 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 156; its most recent citation rate stands at 0.722; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 0.93.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.722 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 129 | 86 |
| 2024 | 93 | 188 |
| 2023 | 86 | 246 |
| 2022 | 109 | 421 |
| 2021 | 105 | 593 |
| 2020 | 149 | 792 |
| 2019 | 87 | 611 |
| 2018 | 156 | 928 |
| 2017 | 200 | 1,850 |
| 2016 | 181 | 1,897 |
| 2015 | 179 | 2,152 |
| 2014 | 198 | 1,906 |
Journal at a Glance
Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.
Top Research Topics
The areas where Canadian Journal of Chemistry most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume. Click a topic to see the best journals for it.
Recently Published Papers
A sample of the most recent works published in Canadian Journal of Chemistry, sourced from OpenAlex.
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Multi-metric green-assessed validation of a chromogenic diazotization-coupling approach for the spectrophotometric determination of cephalexin
Abid Jan, Muhammad Naeem Khan, Shahzad Hameed, Adnan · 2026-09-16 -
A colorimetric chemosensor for the rapid detection of acetate anion and neutral molecules in water
Yongsheng Guo, Jianmin Wang, Xinyu Song, Lei Zhang · 2026-09-15 -
Synthesis of new molecularly imprinted polymers for selective extraction followed by solid phase determination of Lorazepam concentration in a pharmaceutical preparation
Fatima Najim Abed, Yehya Kamal Al-Bayati, Sabaa Abd Jaber · 2026-09-14 -
Unpacking SiO2 Precursor Effects on Aluminothermic Reduction in Molten NaCl-KCl Mixture to Yield Porous Silicon
Toren Hynes, Sarah Martell, Mita Dasog · 2026-09-11 -
Introduction to the Special Issue of the International Symposium on Electrochemistry and Surface Science
Christa L. Brosseau, Aicheng Chen · 2026-09-02 · Editorial -
A nitrone-based in vivo click SHAPE reagent for mapping RNA secondary structure
Jason D. Josephson, Mariam Serhan, Elexa Scott, Eryn Lundrigan · 2026-09-02
Most Cited Papers
All-time most cited works published in Canadian Journal of Chemistry, ranked by citation count.
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2,989 cites
Optimization of Gaussian-type basis sets for local spin density functional calculations. Part I. Boron through neon, optimization technique and validation
Nathalie Godbout, Dennis R. Salahub, Jan Andzelm, E. Wimmer · 1992 -
2,179 cites
Relativistic compact effective potentials and efficient, shared-exponent basis sets for the third-, fourth-, and fifth-row atoms
Walter J. Stevens, Morris Krauss, Harold Basch, Paul G. Jasien · 1992 · OA -
927 cites
Thermal expansion and structure in water and aqueous solutions
Loren G. Hepler · 1969 -
728 cites
CHEMICAL SHIFTS IN THE NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTRA OF MOLECULES CONTAINING POLAR GROUPS
A. D. Buckingham · 1960 -
698 cites
The Py scale of solvent polarities
Dao Cong Dong, Mitchell A. Winnik · 1984 · OA -
665 cites
Topological analysis of the electron localization function applied to delocalized bonds
A. Savin, Bernard Silvi, F. Colonna · 1996
What This Journal Publishes
Distribution of document types accepted at Canadian Journal of Chemistry, based on works indexed in OpenAlex. Use this to confirm your manuscript type fits the journal's scope.
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