CATENA Journal Citation Rate 2026
0341-8162
eISSN 1872-6887
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About CATENA
CATENA (C) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Geology and Paleoclimatology Research and Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0341-8162 (e-ISSN 1872-6887). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.66 (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 ~$3580 USD). OpenAlex records 10,845 works and 405,807 citations, with an h-index of 208.
CATENA Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
CATENA has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.66, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Geology and Paleoclimatology Research 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.
CATENA operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in CATENA 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 CATENA against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for CATENA
- Budget $3580 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Geology and Paleoclimatology Research, Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes, Hydrology and Watershed Management Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0341-8162 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-6887 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3580 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
CATENA is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3580.
In our subject taxonomy, CATENA is classified under Geology and Paleoclimatology Research, Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes, Hydrology and Watershed Management Studies and Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics.
CATENA 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 4.662.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.662 | 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
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