Crystals Journal Citation Rate 2026
2073-4352
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
CH
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Crystals
Crystals (C) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties and Crystallography and molecular interactions, published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute in CH, catalogued under ISSN 2073-4352. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.78 (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 $2165 USD. OpenAlex records 10,928 works and 125,259 citations, with an h-index of 101.
Crystals Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Crystals has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.78, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties 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, Crystals makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2165 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Crystals 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 Crystals against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Crystals
- Budget $2165 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties, Crystallography and molecular interactions, Liquid Crystal Research Advancements. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2073-4352 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | $2165 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Crystals is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute and based in Switzerland. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2165.
In our subject taxonomy, Crystals is classified under Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties, Crystallography and molecular interactions, Liquid Crystal Research Advancements and Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications.
Crystals 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 2.778.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.778 | 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
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