Finance research letters Journal Citation Rate 2026
1544-6123
eISSN 1544-6131
Elsevier BV
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Finance research letters
Finance research letters (FRL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Auditing, Earnings Management, Governance and Corporate Finance and Governance, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 1544-6123 (e-ISSN 1544-6131). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.08 (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 ~$2930 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 9,556 works and 198,564 citations, with an h-index of 172.
Finance research letters Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Finance research letters has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.08, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Auditing, Earnings Management, Governance 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.
Finance research letters operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Finance research letters 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 Finance research letters against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Finance research letters
- Budget $2930 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Auditing, Earnings Management, Governance, Corporate Finance and Governance, Energy, Environment, Economic Growth. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1544-6123 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1544-6131 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $2930 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Finance research letters is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2930.
In our subject taxonomy, Finance research letters is classified under Auditing, Earnings Management, Governance, Corporate Finance and Governance, Energy, Environment, Economic Growth and Financial Markets and Investment Strategies.
Finance research letters is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 5.079.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.079 | 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: May 11, 2026
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