Journal of Catalysis Citation Rate 2026
0021-9517
eISSN 1090-2694
Elsevier BV
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Journal of Catalysis
Journal of Catalysis (JC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies and Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 0021-9517 (e-ISSN 1090-2694). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.86 (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 ~$3800 USD). OpenAlex records 23,581 works and 1,295,044 citations, with an h-index of 334.
Journal of Catalysis Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Catalysis has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.86, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization 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.
Journal of Catalysis operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Catalysis 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 Catalysis against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Catalysis
- Budget $3800 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies, Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions, Catalysts for Methane Reforming. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0021-9517 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1090-2694 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3800 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Catalysis is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3800.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Catalysis is classified under Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies, Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions, Catalysts for Methane Reforming and Catalytic Processes in Materials Science.
Journal of Catalysis 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 4.855.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.855 | 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.
Research Highlights
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S1959426
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