Circulation Journal Citation Rate 2026
0009-7322
eISSN 1524-4539
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
US
Q2 Quartile Fast Review
About Circulation
Circulation (C) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments and Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics, published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins in US, catalogued under ISSN 0009-7322 (e-ISSN 1524-4539). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.96 (Q2 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 128,859 works and 6,253,187 citations, with an h-index of 847.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 41 days.
Circulation Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Circulation has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.96, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments 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.
Circulation operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 41 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Circulation 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 Circulation against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Circulation
- The average time from submission to first decision is 41 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments, Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics, Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Circulation Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0009-7322 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1524-4539 |
| Publisher | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~41 days to first decision |
| h-index | 847 |
| Total Works | 128,859 |
| Total Citations | 6,254,751 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.22 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Circulation is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, Circulation is classified under Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments, Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics, Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias and Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors.
Circulation is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, Circulation returns a first decision in about 41 days (moderate for its field).
OpenAlex records 128,859 works that have together drawn 6,254,751 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 847; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.963; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.22.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.963 | 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 | 5,463 | 7,147 |
| 2024 | 5,474 | 18,891 |
| 2023 | 5,434 | 37,600 |
| 2022 | 4,878 | 45,609 |
| 2021 | 4,989 | 58,391 |
| 2020 | 4,656 | 98,674 |
| 2019 | 3,531 | 107,314 |
| 2018 | 3,433 | 83,909 |
| 2017 | 4,618 | 108,148 |
| 2016 | 4,795 | 97,010 |
| 2015 | 5,188 | 95,145 |
| 2014 | 5,846 | 106,540 |
Journal at a Glance
Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.
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