Forum Journal Citation Rate 2026
0947-0255
eISSN 2190-9784
Springer Nature
DE
Q4 Quartile
About Forum
Forum (F) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Springer Nature in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0947-0255 (e-ISSN 2190-9784). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.16 (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 operates a subscription model.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 78 days.
Forum Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Forum has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.16, placing it in the Q4 quartile. 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.
Forum operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 78 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Forum 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 Forum against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Forum
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 78 days.
| ISSN (Print) | 0947-0255 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2190-9784 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~78 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Forum is published by Springer Nature and based in Germany.
For prospective authors, Forum returns a first decision in about 78 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.161.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.161 | 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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