Journal of Cleaner Production Citation Rate 2026
0959-6526
eISSN 1879-1786
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Journal of Cleaner Production
Journal of Cleaner Production (JCP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Energy, Environment, Economic Growth and Environmental Impact and Sustainability, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0959-6526 (e-ISSN 1879-1786). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 11.18 (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. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating C), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 49,959 works and 2,992,141 citations, with an h-index of 449.
Journal of Cleaner Production Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Cleaner Production has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 11.18, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Energy, Environment, Economic Growth 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 Cleaner Production operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Cleaner Production 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 Cleaner Production against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Cleaner Production
- This journal covers Energy, Environment, Economic Growth, Environmental Impact and Sustainability, Environmental Sustainability in Business. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0959-6526 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-1786 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Cleaner Production is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Cleaner Production is classified under Energy, Environment, Economic Growth, Environmental Impact and Sustainability, Environmental Sustainability in Business and Recycling and Waste Management Techniques.
and carries an ABDC rating of C (2025).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 11.178.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11.178 | 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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