Journal of Chemical Sciences Citation Rate 2026
0253-4134
eISSN 0973-7103
Springer Science+Business Media
IN
Q3 Quartile
About Journal of Chemical Sciences
Journal of Chemical Sciences (JCS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Springer Science+Business Media in IN, catalogued under ISSN 0253-4134 (e-ISSN 0973-7103). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.18 (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.
Journal of Chemical Sciences Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Chemical Sciences has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.18, placing it in the Q3 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.
Journal of Chemical Sciences operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Chemical Sciences 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 Chemical Sciences against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0253-4134 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 0973-7103 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | India |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| h-index | 73 |
| Total Works | 4,544 |
| Total Citations | 50,658 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 1.32 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Chemical Sciences is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in India.
Editorially, Journal of Chemical Sciences concentrates on Metal complexes synthesis and properties, Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies and Advanced Chemical Physics Studies.
Journal of Chemical Sciences is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 4,544 works that have together drawn 50,658 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 73; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.177; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.32.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.177 | 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 | 123 | 144 |
| 2024 | 94 | 284 |
| 2023 | 115 | 692 |
| 2022 | 122 | 924 |
| 2021 | 139 | 1,243 |
| 2020 | 140 | 1,739 |
| 2019 | 144 | 1,934 |
| 2018 | 174 | 1,824 |
| 2017 | 188 | 2,600 |
| 2016 | 205 | 3,247 |
| 2015 | 254 | 2,872 |
| 2014 | 213 | 2,441 |
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S185986200
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