Coastal Engineering Journal Citation Rate 2026
0378-3839
eISSN 1872-7379
Elsevier
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Coastal Engineering
Coastal Engineering (CE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Aeolian processes and effects and Coastal and Marine Dynamics, published by Elsevier in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0378-3839 (e-ISSN 1872-7379). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.06 (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 operates a subscription model.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 59 days.
Coastal Engineering Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Coastal Engineering has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.06, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Aeolian processes and effects 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.
Coastal Engineering operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 59 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Coastal Engineering 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 Coastal Engineering against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Coastal Engineering
- The average time from submission to first decision is 59 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Aeolian processes and effects, Coastal and Marine Dynamics, Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Coastal Engineering Compares
Compared against 21 journals in the same research areas.
| ISSN (Print) | 0378-3839 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-7379 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~59 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Coastal Engineering is published by Elsevier and based in Netherlands.
In our subject taxonomy, Coastal Engineering is classified under Aeolian processes and effects, Coastal and Marine Dynamics, Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics and Ocean Waves and Remote Sensing.
For prospective authors, Coastal Engineering returns a first decision in about 59 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 4.062.
Research Areas
Links
Continue on JournalsHub
Put what you just read into practice with these free tools.
Frequently Asked Questions about Coastal Engineering
Live Indexing Status
Updated March 2026Track real-time indexing metrics to ensure this journal meets your academic requirements.
Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.062 | 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
Compare Journals
Compare Coastal Engineering against similar publications in its field:
Related Journals in Your Field
-
Bulletin of Atmospheric Science and Technology Springer Nature IF 56.90
-
Advances in Atmospheric Sciences Springer Nature IF 56.90
-
Atmospheric Science Letters Wiley IF 56.90
-
Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters Elsevier IF 56.90
-
Applied Ocean Research Elsevier BV IF 5.10
Explore More Journals
Metadata
Last updated: Mar 20, 2026
Updated by: system
Get weekly updates for Aeolian processes and effects journals
Free. Monday morning. New citation rates, CFPs, indexing alerts, predatory watch list. One-click unsubscribe.