Critical Quarterly Journal Citation Rate 2026
0011-1562
eISSN 1467-8705
Wiley
GB
Q4 Quartile Verified Publisher
About Critical Quarterly
Critical Quarterly (CQ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Contemporary Literature and Criticism and Human auditory perception and evaluation, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0011-1562 (e-ISSN 1467-8705). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.02 (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 (APC ~$2630 USD).
Critical Quarterly Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Critical Quarterly has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.02, placing it in the Q4 quartile within the Contemporary Literature and Criticism 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.
Critical Quarterly operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Critical Quarterly 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 Critical Quarterly against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Critical Quarterly
- Budget $2630 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Contemporary Literature and Criticism, Human auditory perception and evaluation, Irish and British Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0011-1562 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1467-8705 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2630 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Critical Quarterly is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2630.
In our subject taxonomy, Critical Quarterly is classified under Contemporary Literature and Criticism, Human auditory perception and evaluation, Irish and British Studies and Poetry Analysis and Criticism.
Critical Quarterly 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 0.025.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.025 | 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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