Chemical Engineering Journal Citation Rate 2026
1385-8947
eISSN 1873-3212
Elsevier BV
CH
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Chemical Engineering Journal
Chemical Engineering Journal (CEJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Elsevier BV in CH. It is catalogued under ISSN 1385-8947 (electronic ISSN 1873-3212).
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 63 days.
Chemical Engineering Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Chemical Engineering Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 10.01, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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 a OpenAlex Journal Impact Factor.
Chemical Engineering Journal operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 63 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Chemical Engineering Journal 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 Chemical Engineering Journal against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Chemical Engineering Journal
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 63 days.
| ISSN (Print) | 1385-8947 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-3212 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~63 days to first decision |
| h-index | 390 |
| Total Works | 77,691 |
| Total Citations | 3,385,680 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 10.62 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Chemical Engineering Journal is published by Elsevier BV and based in Switzerland. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 4180.
Editorially, Chemical Engineering Journal concentrates on Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, Advancements in Battery Materials and Catalytic Processes in Materials Science.
Chemical Engineering Journal is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, Chemical Engineering Journal returns a first decision in about 63 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 77,691 works that have together drawn 3,385,680 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 390; its citation rate has risen over the last 2 years, from 8.691 (2023) to 10.008 (2025); OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 10.62.
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Live Indexing Status
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has grown by 15% over the last 2 years (from 8.691 to 10.008), indicating rising influence and citation activity in its field.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10.008 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 8.691 | 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 | 13,255 | 99,886 |
| 2024 | 10,675 | 229,074 |
| 2023 | 7,168 | 253,650 |
| 2022 | 6,324 | 316,170 |
| 2021 | 5,699 | 374,844 |
| 2020 | 4,190 | 337,694 |
| 2019 | 3,177 | 307,773 |
| 2018 | 2,432 | 223,971 |
| 2017 | 2,933 | 186,226 |
| 2016 | 2,423 | 152,702 |
| 2015 | 1,538 | 126,585 |
| 2014 | 1,532 | 123,325 |
Journal at a Glance
Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.
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Last updated: Jul 12, 2026
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