Electrum Journal Citation Rate 2026
1897-3426
eISSN 2084-3909
Jagiellonian University
PL
Q4 Quartile Open Access Diamond OA Fast Review
About Electrum
Electrum (E) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Ancient history and Archaeology, published by Jagiellonian University in PL and in circulation since 2021, catalogued under ISSN 1897-3426 (e-ISSN 2084-3909). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.07 (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 is fully open access and free to publish (no APC). It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 35 days.
Electrum Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Electrum has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.07, placing it in the Q4 quartile within the Ancient history 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, Electrum makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 35 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Electrum 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 Electrum against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Electrum
- The average time from submission to first decision is 35 days, which is moderate for the field.
- As a Diamond Open Access journal, there are no publication fees — an excellent choice for researchers without grant funding.
- This journal covers Ancient history, Archaeology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1897-3426 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2084-3909 |
| Publisher | Jagiellonian University |
| Country | Poland |
| Established | 2021 |
| APC / Cost | Free (Diamond) |
| Review Speed | ~35 days to first decision |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Electrum is published by Jagiellonian University, based in Poland and in publication since 2021. It is a Diamond Open Access title, free for both readers and authors.
In our subject taxonomy, Electrum is classified under Ancient history and Archaeology.
Electrum is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, Electrum returns a first decision in about 35 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.068.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.068 | 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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