Chemical Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
2041-6520
eISSN 2041-6539
The Royal Society of Chemistry
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About Chemical Science
Chemical Science (CS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by The Royal Society of Chemistry in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2041-6520 (e-ISSN 2041-6539). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90 (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 is fully open access.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 113 days.
Chemical Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Chemical Science has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90, 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 the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, Chemical Science makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 113 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Chemical Science 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 Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Chemical Science
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 113 days.
| ISSN (Print) | 2041-6520 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2041-6539 |
| Publisher | The Royal Society of Chemistry |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~113 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Chemical Science is published by The Royal Society of Chemistry and based in United Kingdom. It publishes on an open-access basis.
For prospective authors, Chemical Science returns a first decision in about 113 days (longer for its field).
Its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 56.900 (2024).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 54.055 to 56.900), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.900 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 54.055 | 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: Mar 20, 2026
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