Field Crops Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
0378-4290
eISSN 1872-6852
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Field Crops Research
Field Crops Research (FCR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems and Crop Yield and Soil Fertility, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0378-4290 (e-ISSN 1872-6852). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.22 (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 ~$3970 USD). OpenAlex records 8,580 works and 456,210 citations, with an h-index of 248.
Field Crops Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Field Crops Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.22, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems 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.
Field Crops Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Field Crops Research 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 Field Crops Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Field Crops Research
- Budget $3970 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems, Crop Yield and Soil Fertility, Genetics and Plant Breeding. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0378-4290 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-6852 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3970 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Field Crops Research is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3970.
In our subject taxonomy, Field Crops Research is classified under Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems, Crop Yield and Soil Fertility, Genetics and Plant Breeding and Rice Cultivation and Yield Improvement.
Field Crops Research 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 6.222.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.222 | 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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