Ciência & Trópico Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0304-2685 eISSN 2526-9372 Fundação Joaquim Nabuco (Joaquim Nabuco Foundation) BR

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About Ciência & Trópico
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Ciência & Trópico (CT) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Social sciences (General), published by Fundação Joaquim Nabuco (Joaquim Nabuco Foundation) in BR and in circulation since 2019, catalogued under ISSN 0304-2685 (e-ISSN 2526-9372). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.13 (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.

Authors typically receive a first decision in around 17 days.

Ciência & Trópico Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Ciência & Trópico has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.13, placing it in the Q4 quartile within the Social sciences (General) 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, Ciência & Trópico makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 17 days — fast by sector standards.

Researchers looking to publish in Ciência & Trópico 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 Ciência & Trópico against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Ciência & Trópico
  • Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 17 days.
  • As a Diamond Open Access journal, there are no publication fees — an excellent choice for researchers without grant funding.
  • This journal covers Social sciences (General). Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Ciência & Trópico Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-99%
Field avg: 10.32

Compared against 17 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0304-2685
ISSN (Online) 2526-9372
Publisher Fundação Joaquim Nabuco (Joaquim Nabuco Foundation)
Country Brazil
Established 2019
APC / Cost Free (Diamond)
Review Speed ~17 days to first decision
DOAJ Listed
In-depth profile & metrics

Ciência & Trópico is published by Fundação Joaquim Nabuco (Joaquim Nabuco Foundation), based in Brazil and in publication since 2019. It is a Diamond Open Access title, free for both readers and authors.

In our subject taxonomy, Ciência & Trópico is classified under Social sciences (General).

Ciência & Trópico is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.

For prospective authors, Ciência & Trópico returns a first decision in about 17 days (fast for its field).

Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.131.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ciência & Trópico

Ciência & Trópico does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 0.131 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, Ciência & Trópico is an open access journal. It is a Diamond Open Access journal with no publication fees.

Ciência & Trópico is completely free to publish in — it charges no Article Processing Charges (APC).

The average time from submission to first decision at Ciência & Trópico is approximately 17 days.

Ciência & Trópico is published by Fundação Joaquim Nabuco (Joaquim Nabuco Foundation).

Ciência & Trópico shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

Yes — Ciência & Trópico is indexed in DOAJ.

The ISSN of Ciência & Trópico is 0304-2685. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 2526-9372.

Ciência & Trópico sits in the Q4 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 0.13, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated July 2026

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OpenAlex
Unverified
DOAJ
Indexed OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
0.131
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 0.131 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.

Journal Metrics
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