Climate of the past Journal Citation Rate 2026
1814-9324
eISSN 1814-9332
DE
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Climate of the past
Climate of the past (CP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Climate variability and models and Cryospheric studies and observations in DE, catalogued under ISSN 1814-9324 (e-ISSN 1814-9332). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.55 (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 is fully open access.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 54 days.
Climate of the past Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Climate of the past has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.55, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Climate variability and models 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, Climate of the past makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 54 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Climate of the past 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 of the past against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Climate of the past
- The average time from submission to first decision is 54 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Climate variability and models, Cryospheric studies and observations, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1814-9324 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1814-9332 |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~54 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Climate of the past is tracked in our journal database and based in Germany. It publishes on an open-access basis.
In our subject taxonomy, Climate of the past is classified under Climate variability and models, Cryospheric studies and observations, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research and Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena.
For prospective authors, Climate of the past returns a first decision in about 54 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.549.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.549 | 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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