Gels Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 2310-2861 Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute CH

Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier

About Gels
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Gels (G) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering 3D Printing in Biomedical Research and Aerogels and thermal insulation, published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute in CH, catalogued under ISSN 2310-2861. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.97 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $1732 USD.

Gels Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Gels has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.97, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the 3D Printing in Biomedical Research 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.

As a fully open-access publication, Gels makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1732 USD.

Researchers looking to publish in Gels 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 Gels against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Gels
  • Budget $1732 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers 3D Printing in Biomedical Research, Aerogels and thermal insulation, Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Gels Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+217%
Field avg: 1.88
APC vs Field Avg
-50%
Field avg: $3451

Compared against 3 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 2310-2861
Publisher Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Country Switzerland
APC / Cost $1732 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Gels is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute and based in Switzerland. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1732.

In our subject taxonomy, Gels is classified under 3D Printing in Biomedical Research, Aerogels and thermal insulation, Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications and Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications.

Gels 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 5.967.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gels

Gels does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 5.967 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, Gels is an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Gels is $1732 USD.

Gels is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute.

Gels shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ, OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Gels is 2310-2861.

Gels sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 5.97, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
5.967
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 5.967 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

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OpenAlex ID: S2737559645

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