Journal of Constructional Steel Research Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0143-974X eISSN 1873-5983 Elsevier BV GB

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About Journal of Constructional Steel Research
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Journal of Constructional Steel Research (JCSR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Fire effects on concrete materials and Seismic Performance and Analysis, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0143-974X (e-ISSN 1873-5983). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.21 (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 ~$4020 USD).

Journal of Constructional Steel Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Journal of Constructional Steel Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.21, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Fire effects on concrete materials 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 Constructional Steel Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Constructional Steel Research 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 Constructional Steel Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Journal of Constructional Steel Research
  • Budget $4020 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Fire effects on concrete materials, Seismic Performance and Analysis, Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Journal of Constructional … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+18%
Field avg: 3.55
APC vs Field Avg
+36%
Field avg: $2945

Compared against 12 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0143-974X
ISSN (Online) 1873-5983
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $4020 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Journal of Constructional Steel Research is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4020.

In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Constructional Steel Research is classified under Fire effects on concrete materials, Seismic Performance and Analysis, Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete and Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis.

Journal of Constructional Steel Research 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 4.207.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Journal of Constructional Steel Research

Journal of Constructional Steel Research does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 4.207 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Journal of Constructional Steel Research is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Journal of Constructional Steel Research is $4020 USD.

Journal of Constructional Steel Research is published by Elsevier BV.

Journal of Constructional Steel Research shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Journal of Constructional Steel Research is 0143-974X. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-5983.

Journal of Constructional Steel Research sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 4.21, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
4.207
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 4.207 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S154695693

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