International Journal of Mass Spectrometry Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1387-3806 eISSN 1873-2798 Elsevier BV NL

Q3 Quartile

About International Journal of Mass Spectrometry
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International Journal of Mass Spectrometry (IJMS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Chemical Physics Studies and Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 1387-3806 (e-ISSN 1873-2798). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.04 (Q3 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 ~$3870 USD).

International Journal of Mass Spectrometry Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

International Journal of Mass Spectrometry has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.04, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Advanced Chemical Physics 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.

International Journal of Mass Spectrometry operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in International Journal of Mass Spectrometry 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 International Journal of Mass Spectrometry against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for International Journal of Mass Spectrometry
  • Budget $3870 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Advanced Chemical Physics Studies, Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography, Atomic and Molecular Physics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How International Journal of … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-52%
Field avg: 2.18
APC vs Field Avg
+12%
Field avg: $3467

Compared against 26 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 1387-3806
ISSN (Online) 1873-2798
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country Netherlands
APC / Cost $3870 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

International Journal of Mass Spectrometry is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3870.

In our subject taxonomy, International Journal of Mass Spectrometry is classified under Advanced Chemical Physics Studies, Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography, Atomic and Molecular Physics and Ion-surface interactions and analysis.

International Journal of Mass Spectrometry 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 1.042.

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Frequently Asked Questions about International Journal of Mass Spectrometry

International Journal of Mass Spectrometry does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.042 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, International Journal of Mass Spectrometry is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for International Journal of Mass Spectrometry is $3870 USD.

International Journal of Mass Spectrometry is published by Elsevier BV.

International Journal of Mass Spectrometry shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of International Journal of Mass Spectrometry is 1387-3806. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-2798.

International Journal of Mass Spectrometry sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.04, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
1.042
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 1.042 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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OpenAlex ID: S108264783

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