Icarus Journal Citation Rate 2026
0019-1035
eISSN 1090-2643
Elsevier BV
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Icarus
Icarus (I) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Astro and Planetary Science and Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 0019-1035 (e-ISSN 1090-2643). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.47 (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 ~$3590 USD). OpenAlex records 16,774 works and 713,169 citations, with an h-index of 259.
Icarus Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Icarus has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.47, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Astro and Planetary Science 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.
Icarus operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Icarus 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 Icarus against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Icarus
- Budget $3590 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Astro and Planetary Science, Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0019-1035 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1090-2643 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3590 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Icarus is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3590.
In our subject taxonomy, Icarus is classified under Astro and Planetary Science, Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies, Geology and Paleoclimatology Research and Planetary Science and Exploration.
Icarus 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 2.471.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.471 | 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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