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Desalination Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0011-9164 eISSN 1873-4464 Elsevier BV NL

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Desalination
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Desalination (D) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Fuel Cells and Related Materials and Membrane Separation Technologies, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0011-9164 (e-ISSN 1873-4464). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 8.98 (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 ~$4580 USD). OpenAlex records 21,081 works and 891,693 citations, with an h-index of 281.

Desalination Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Desalination has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 8.98, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Fuel Cells and Related Materials 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.

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

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

Submission Tips for Desalination
  • Budget $4580 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Fuel Cells and Related Materials, Membrane Separation Technologies, Membrane Separation and Gas Transport. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Desalination Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+135%
Field avg: 3.82
APC vs Field Avg
+80%
Field avg: $2540

Compared against 7 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0011-9164
ISSN (Online) 1873-4464
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country Netherlands
APC / Cost $4580 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Desalination is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4580.

In our subject taxonomy, Desalination is classified under Fuel Cells and Related Materials, Membrane Separation Technologies, Membrane Separation and Gas Transport and Membrane-based Ion Separation Techniques.

Desalination 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 8.983.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Desalination

Desalination does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 8.983 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Desalination is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Desalination is $4580 USD.

Desalination is published by Elsevier BV.

Desalination 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 Desalination is 0011-9164. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-4464.

Desalination sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 8.98, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
8.983
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 8.983 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: S86512602

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