Continental Shelf Research Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0278-4343 eISSN 1873-6955 Elsevier BV NL

Q2 Quartile

About Continental Shelf Research
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Continental Shelf Research (CSR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Coastal and Marine Dynamics and Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0278-4343 (e-ISSN 1873-6955). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.70 (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 (APC ~$3350 USD). OpenAlex records 6,354 works and 239,302 citations, with an h-index of 172.

Continental Shelf Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Continental Shelf Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.70, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Coastal and Marine Dynamics 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.

Continental Shelf Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Continental Shelf Research 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 Continental Shelf Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Continental Shelf Research
  • Budget $3350 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Coastal and Marine Dynamics, Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics, Marine Biology and Ecology Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Continental Shelf Research Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-66%
Field avg: 5.05
APC vs Field Avg
+8%
Field avg: $3093

Compared against 39 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0278-4343
ISSN (Online) 1873-6955
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country Netherlands
APC / Cost $3350 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Continental Shelf Research is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3350.

In our subject taxonomy, Continental Shelf Research is classified under Coastal and Marine Dynamics, Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics, Marine Biology and Ecology Research and Marine and coastal ecosystems.

Continental Shelf Research is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.696.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Continental Shelf Research

Continental Shelf Research does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.696 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Continental Shelf Research is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Continental Shelf Research is $3350 USD.

Continental Shelf Research is published by Elsevier BV.

Continental Shelf Research shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. 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.

The ISSN of Continental Shelf Research is 0278-4343. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-6955.

Continental Shelf Research sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.70, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
1.696
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.696 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S181119423

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