Climate Change Journal Citation Rate 2026
2394-8558
eISSN 2394-8566
Discovery Scientific Society
Q4 Quartile Fast Review
About Climate Change
Climate Change (CC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Climate Change Policy and Economics and Climate Change and Environmental Impact, published by Discovery Scientific Society, catalogued under ISSN 2394-8558 (e-ISSN 2394-8566). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.12 (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 operates a subscription model. OpenAlex records 695 works and 2,496 citations, with an h-index of 26.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 43 days.
Climate Change Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Climate Change has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.12, placing it in the Q4 quartile within the Climate Change Policy and Economics 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.
Climate Change operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 43 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Climate Change 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 Climate Change against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Climate Change
- The average time from submission to first decision is 43 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Climate Change Policy and Economics, Climate Change and Environmental Impact, Climate Change and Geoengineering. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Climate Change Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2394-8558 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2394-8566 |
| Publisher | Discovery Scientific Society |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~43 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Climate Change is published by Discovery Scientific Society.
In our subject taxonomy, Climate Change is classified under Climate Change Policy and Economics, Climate Change and Environmental Impact, Climate Change and Geoengineering and Climate variability and models.
For prospective authors, Climate Change returns a first decision in about 43 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.118.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.118 | 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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