COPD Journal Citation Rate 2026
1541-2555
eISSN 1541-2563
Taylor & Francis Group
GB
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact Fast Review
About COPD
COPD (C) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Diseases of the respiratory system, published by Taylor & Francis Group in GB and in circulation since 2022, catalogued under ISSN 1541-2555 (e-ISSN 1541-2563). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.58 (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, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $3300 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 1,622 works and 46,417 citations, with an h-index of 89.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 24 days.
COPD Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
COPD has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.58, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Diseases of the respiratory system 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, COPD makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $3300 USD. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 24 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in COPD 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 COPD against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for COPD
- Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 24 days.
- Budget $3300 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Diseases of the respiratory system. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1541-2555 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1541-2563 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Group |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Established | 2022 |
| APC / Cost | $3300 USD |
| Review Speed | ~24 days to first decision |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
COPD is published by Taylor & Francis Group, based in United Kingdom and in publication since 2022. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 3300.
In our subject taxonomy, COPD is classified under Diseases of the respiratory system.
COPD is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, COPD returns a first decision in about 24 days (fast for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.584.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.584 | 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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