Futures Journal Citation Rate 2026
0016-3287
eISSN 1873-6378
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Futures
Futures (F) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Complex Systems and Decision Making and Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0016-3287 (e-ISSN 1873-6378). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.62 (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 ~$2450 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating B), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 6,720 works and 165,579 citations, with an h-index of 171.
Futures Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Futures has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.62, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Complex Systems and Decision Making 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.
Futures operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Futures 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 Futures against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Futures
- Budget $2450 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Complex Systems and Decision Making, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Educational Robotics and Engineering. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Futures Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0016-3287 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-6378 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $2450 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Futures is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2450.
In our subject taxonomy, Futures is classified under Complex Systems and Decision Making, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Educational Robotics and Engineering and Human auditory perception and evaluation.
Futures is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of B (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.618.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.618 | 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
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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