Journal of Physical Oceanography Citation Rate 2026
0022-3670
eISSN 1520-0485
American Meteorological Society
United States
Q2 Quartile Hybrid Established Impact
About Journal of Physical Oceanography
Journal of Physical Oceanography (JPO) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Climate Science and Oceanography, published by American Meteorological Society in United States and in circulation since 1971, catalogued under ISSN 0022-3670 (e-ISSN 1520-0485). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.80 (Q2 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 hybrid open-access model (APC ~$3500 USD).
Its reported acceptance rate is approximately 38.00%. Authors typically receive a first decision in around 85 days (Moderate).
Journal of Physical Oceanography Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Physical Oceanography has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.80, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Climate Science 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 Physical Oceanography operates a hybrid open-access model — authors may pay an APC of approximately $3500 USD to make individual articles open access, while the rest remain subscription-only. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 85 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Physical Oceanography 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 Physical Oceanography against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Physical Oceanography
- This journal has a competitive 38% acceptance rate. Ensure your methodology is rigorous and your contribution is clearly articulated.
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 85 days.
- Budget $3500 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Climate Science, Oceanography. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0022-3670 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1520-0485 |
| Publisher | American Meteorological Society |
| Country | United States |
| Established | 1971 |
| APC / Cost | $3500 USD |
| Review Speed | ~85 days to first decision (Moderate) |
| Acceptance Rate | 38% |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Physical Oceanography is published by American Meteorological Society, based in United States and in publication since 1971. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3500.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Physical Oceanography is classified under Climate Science and Oceanography.
For prospective authors, Journal of Physical Oceanography reports a competitive acceptance rate of 38% and returns a first decision in about 85 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.800.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.800 | 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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