Ionics Journal Citation Rate 2026
0947-7047
eISSN 1862-0760
Springer Science+Business Media
DE
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Ionics
Ionics (I) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies and Advanced Battery Technologies Research, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0947-7047 (e-ISSN 1862-0760). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.25 (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 (APC ~$3590 USD). OpenAlex records 8,286 works and 117,166 citations, with an h-index of 92.
Ionics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Ionics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.25, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies 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.
Ionics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Ionics 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 Ionics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Ionics
- Budget $3590 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies, Advanced Battery Technologies Research, Advancements in Battery Materials. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Ionics Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0947-7047 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1862-0760 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $3590 USD |
| h-index | 92 |
| Total Works | 8,380 |
| Total Citations | 119,085 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 3.82 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Ionics is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3590.
In our subject taxonomy, Ionics is classified under Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies, Advanced Battery Technologies Research, Advancements in Battery Materials and Conducting polymers and applications.
Ionics is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 8,380 works that have together drawn 119,085 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 92; its most recent citation rate stands at 3.251; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 3.82.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.251 | 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 | 873 | 2,892 |
| 2024 | 673 | 5,012 |
| 2023 | 484 | 4,434 |
| 2022 | 489 | 5,380 |
| 2021 | 527 | 7,185 |
| 2020 | 464 | 9,157 |
| 2019 | 554 | 10,512 |
| 2018 | 417 | 8,889 |
| 2017 | 460 | 10,204 |
| 2016 | 322 | 7,847 |
| 2015 | 264 | 5,983 |
| 2014 | 294 | 6,929 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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