Crop Protection Journal Citation Rate 2026
0261-2194
eISSN 1873-6904
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Crop Protection
Crop Protection (CP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Insect Pest Control Strategies and Insect Resistance and Genetics, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0261-2194 (e-ISSN 1873-6904). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.16 (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 (APC ~$3920 USD). OpenAlex records 8,784 works and 249,214 citations, with an h-index of 161.
Crop Protection Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Crop Protection has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.16, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Insect Pest Control Strategies 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.
Crop Protection operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Crop Protection 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 Crop Protection against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Crop Protection
- Budget $3920 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Insect Pest Control Strategies, Insect Resistance and Genetics, Insect-Plant Interactions and Control. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Crop Protection Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0261-2194 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-6904 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3920 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Crop Protection is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3920.
In our subject taxonomy, Crop Protection is classified under Insect Pest Control Strategies, Insect Resistance and Genetics, Insect-Plant Interactions and Control and Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases.
Crop Protection 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 3.156.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.156 | 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
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S98430239
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