Journal of Molluscan Studies Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0260-1230 eISSN 1464-3766 Oxford University Press GB

Q3 Quartile

About Journal of Molluscan Studies
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Journal of Molluscan Studies (JMS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior and Marine Biology and Ecology Research, published by Oxford University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0260-1230 (e-ISSN 1464-3766). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.32 (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 (APC ~$3232 USD).

Journal of Molluscan Studies Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Journal of Molluscan Studies has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.32, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior 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 Molluscan Studies operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Molluscan Studies 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 Molluscan Studies against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Journal of Molluscan Studies
  • Budget $3232 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior, Marine Biology and Ecology Research, Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Journal of Molluscan … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-29%
Field avg: 1.86
APC vs Field Avg
-6%
Field avg: $3433

Compared against 8 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0260-1230
ISSN (Online) 1464-3766
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3232 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Journal of Molluscan Studies is published by Oxford University Press and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3232.

In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Molluscan Studies is classified under Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior, Marine Biology and Ecology Research, Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies and Mollusks and Parasites Studies.

Journal of Molluscan Studies 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 1.320.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Journal of Molluscan Studies

Journal of Molluscan Studies does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.320 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Journal of Molluscan Studies is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Journal of Molluscan Studies is $3232 USD.

Journal of Molluscan Studies is published by Oxford University Press.

Journal of Molluscan Studies 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 Molluscan Studies is 0260-1230. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1464-3766.

Journal of Molluscan Studies sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.32, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
1.320
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.320 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: S151641874

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