Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology Citation Rate 2026
0739-0572
eISSN 1520-0426
American Meteorological Society
US
Q2 Quartile Hybrid Established Impact
About Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology
Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology (JAOT) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Atmospheric Science and Meteorology, published by American Meteorological Society in US and in circulation since 1984, catalogued under ISSN 0739-0572 (e-ISSN 1520-0426). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.40 (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 hybrid open-access model (APC ~$3500 USD). OpenAlex records 5,654 works and 241,743 citations, with an h-index of 187.
Its reported acceptance rate is approximately 45.00%. Authors typically receive a first decision in around 70 days (Moderate).
Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.40, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Atmospheric 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.
Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology operates a hybrid open-access model — authors may pay an APC of approximately $3500 USD to make individual articles open access, while the rest remain subscription-only. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 70 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology 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 Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic …
- This journal has a competitive 45% acceptance rate. Ensure your methodology is rigorous and your contribution is clearly articulated.
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 70 days.
- Budget $3500 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Oceanography. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0739-0572 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1520-0426 |
| Publisher | American Meteorological Society |
| Country | United States |
| Established | 1984 |
| APC / Cost | $3500 USD |
| Review Speed | ~70 days to first decision (Moderate) |
| Acceptance Rate | 45% |
| h-index | 188 |
| Total Works | 5,666 |
| Total Citations | 242,906 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 1.51 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology is published by American Meteorological Society, based in United States and in publication since 1984. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3500.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology is classified under Atmospheric Science, Meteorology and Oceanography.
Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology reports a competitive acceptance rate of 45% and returns a first decision in about 70 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 5,666 works that have together drawn 242,906 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 188; its citation rate has risen over the last 1 years, from 1.236 (2023) to 2.400 (2024); OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.51.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has grown by 94% over the last 1 years (from 1.236 to 2.400), indicating rising influence and citation activity in its field.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.400 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 1.236 | 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 | 112 | 108 |
| 2024 | 99 | 318 |
| 2023 | 96 | 548 |
| 2022 | 130 | 1,097 |
| 2021 | 127 | 1,416 |
| 2020 | 171 | 3,253 |
| 2019 | 154 | 3,250 |
| 2018 | 133 | 5,159 |
| 2017 | 161 | 4,628 |
| 2016 | 190 | 6,095 |
| 2015 | 148 | 5,133 |
| 2014 | 186 | 6,648 |
Journal at a Glance
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