Fisheries Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
0919-9268
eISSN 1444-2906
Springer Science+Business Media
JP
Q3 Quartile
About Fisheries Science
Fisheries Science (FS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth and Aquaculture disease management and microbiota, published by Springer Science+Business Media in JP, catalogued under ISSN 0919-9268 (e-ISSN 1444-2906). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.21 (Q3 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 ~$3390 USD).
Fisheries Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Fisheries Science has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.21, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth 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.
Fisheries Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Fisheries Science 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 Fisheries Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Fisheries Science
- Budget $3390 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth, Aquaculture disease management and microbiota, Fish Ecology and Management Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Fisheries Science Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0919-9268 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1444-2906 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Japan |
| APC / Cost | $3390 USD |
| h-index | 87 |
| Total Works | 7,535 |
| Total Citations | 93,466 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 1.37 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Fisheries Science is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Japan. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3390.
In our subject taxonomy, Fisheries Science is classified under Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth, Aquaculture disease management and microbiota, Fish Ecology and Management Studies and Marine and fisheries research.
Fisheries Science is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 7,535 works that have together drawn 93,466 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 87; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.214; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.37.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.214 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 106 | 121 |
| 2024 | 95 | 230 |
| 2023 | 87 | 372 |
| 2022 | 85 | 387 |
| 2021 | 91 | 684 |
| 2020 | 98 | 1,591 |
| 2019 | 115 | 1,620 |
| 2018 | 125 | 1,876 |
| 2017 | 122 | 1,239 |
| 2016 | 147 | 1,436 |
| 2015 | 178 | 1,629 |
| 2014 | 253 | 2,415 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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