General Relativity and Gravitation Journal Citation Rate 2026
0001-7701
eISSN 1572-9532
Springer Science+Business Media
NL
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About General Relativity and Gravitation
General Relativity and Gravitation (GRG) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Black Holes and Theoretical Physics and Cosmology and Gravitation Theories, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0001-7701 (e-ISSN 1572-9532). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.67 (Q2 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 ~$2990 USD).
General Relativity and Gravitation Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
General Relativity and Gravitation has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.67, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Black Holes and Theoretical Physics 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.
General Relativity and Gravitation operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in General Relativity and Gravitation 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 General Relativity and Gravitation against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for General Relativity and Gravitation
- Budget $2990 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Black Holes and Theoretical Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation Theories, Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0001-7701 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1572-9532 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $2990 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
General Relativity and Gravitation is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2990.
In our subject taxonomy, General Relativity and Gravitation is classified under Black Holes and Theoretical Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation Theories, Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories and Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research.
General Relativity and Gravitation 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 2.674.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.674 | 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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