IEEE Sensors Journal Citation Rate 2026
1530-437X
eISSN 1558-1748
IEEE Sensors Council
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About IEEE Sensors Journal
IEEE Sensors Journal (ISJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by IEEE Sensors Council in US, catalogued under ISSN 1530-437X (e-ISSN 1558-1748). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.04 (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 operates a subscription model.
IEEE Sensors Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
IEEE Sensors Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.04, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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.
IEEE Sensors Journal operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in IEEE Sensors Journal 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 IEEE Sensors Journal against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 1530-437X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1558-1748 |
| Publisher | IEEE Sensors Council |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| h-index | 203 |
| Total Works | 32,725 |
| Total Citations | 643,528 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 4.34 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
IEEE Sensors Journal is published by IEEE Sensors Council and based in United States. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 2645.
Editorially, IEEE Sensors Journal concentrates on Advanced Fiber Optic Sensors, Analytical Chemistry and Sensors and Photonic and Optical Devices.
IEEE Sensors Journal is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 32,725 works that have together drawn 643,528 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 203; its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 2 years, from 2.981 (2023) to 3.035 (2025); OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 4.34.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 2 years (from 2.981 to 3.035), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.035 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 2.981 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4,027 | 11,218 |
| 2024 | 4,218 | 34,086 |
| 2023 | 3,287 | 45,853 |
| 2022 | 2,453 | 48,204 |
| 2021 | 2,405 | 59,707 |
| 2020 | 2,316 | 69,326 |
| 2019 | 1,690 | 50,796 |
| 2018 | 1,407 | 43,850 |
| 2017 | 1,332 | 36,127 |
| 2016 | 1,152 | 34,260 |
| 2015 | 894 | 31,073 |
| 2014 | 895 | 33,623 |
Journal at a Glance
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