Global and Planetary Change Journal Citation Rate 2026
0921-8181
eISSN 1872-6364
Elsevier BV
NL
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Global and Planetary Change
Global and Planetary Change (GPC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Climate variability and models and Cryospheric studies and observations, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0921-8181 (e-ISSN 1872-6364). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.92 (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 ~$3430 USD).
Global and Planetary Change Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Global and Planetary Change has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.92, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Climate variability and models 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.
Global and Planetary Change operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Global and Planetary Change 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 Global and Planetary Change against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Global and Planetary Change
- Budget $3430 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Climate variability and models, Cryospheric studies and observations, Geological formations and processes. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0921-8181 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-6364 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3430 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Global and Planetary Change is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3430.
In our subject taxonomy, Global and Planetary Change is classified under Climate variability and models, Cryospheric studies and observations, Geological formations and processes and Geology and Paleoclimatology Research.
Global and Planetary Change 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 2.918.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.918 | 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
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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