ICES Journal of Marine Science Citation Rate 2026
1054-3139
eISSN 1095-9289
Oxford University Press
GB
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About ICES Journal of Marine Science
ICES Journal of Marine Science (IJMS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies and Fish Ecology and Management Studies, published by Oxford University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1054-3139 (e-ISSN 1095-9289). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.49 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $3232 USD. OpenAlex records 10,106 works and 311,035 citations, with an h-index of 183.
ICES Journal of Marine Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
ICES Journal of Marine Science has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.49, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies 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, ICES Journal of Marine Science makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $3232 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in ICES Journal of Marine Science 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 ICES Journal of Marine Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for ICES Journal of Marine Science
- Budget $3232 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies, Fish Ecology and Management Studies, Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1054-3139 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1095-9289 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3232 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
ICES Journal of Marine Science is published by Oxford University Press and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 3232.
In our subject taxonomy, ICES Journal of Marine Science is classified under Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies, Fish Ecology and Management Studies, Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies and Marine and fisheries research.
ICES Journal of Marine Science 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 2.492.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.492 | 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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