Journal of Plankton Research

About Journal of Plankton Research

Journal of Plankton Research is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Oxford University Press.

Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis

Based on current metadata, Journal of Plankton Research maintains a standard position in the GB academic market. With an impact factor of 1.59, it remains a steady venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields.

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ISSN (Print) 0142-7873
ISSN (Online) 1464-3774
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $4151 USD
About Journal of Plankton Research

Journal of Plankton Research is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Oxford University Press.

Journal of Plankton Research is published by Oxford University Press from GB as a journal. It has published 4,909 works to date, attracting 199,194 citations across the literature. The journal carries an h-index of 145, reflecting both depth of catalog and sustained citation impact. Recent publishing activity centers on Marine and coastal ecosystems, Marine Biology and Ecology Research, Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Journal of Plankton Research

The current impact factor of Journal of Plankton Research is 1.590.

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

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Journal of Plankton Research is $4151 USD.

Journal of Plankton Research is published by Oxford University Press.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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DOAJ
Non-OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Impact Factor
1.590
Current Impact Factor
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Impact Factors by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.590 CiteScore (Scopus)

Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Journal at a Glance
4,909
Total Works
199,194
Total Citations
145
h-index
1.58
2-Yr Mean Citedness

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Top Research Topics

The areas where Journal of Plankton Research most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume.

  1. Marine and coastal ecosystems
    Earth and Planetary Sciences
    2,869 works
  2. Marine Biology and Ecology Research
    Earth and Planetary Sciences
    1,520 works
  3. Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics
    Environmental Science
    1,456 works
  4. Marine and fisheries research
    Environmental Science
    932 works
  5. Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology
    Environmental Science
    642 works
  6. Isotope Analysis in Ecology
    Environmental Science
    605 works
  7. Fish Ecology and Management Studies
    Environmental Science
    584 works
  8. Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
    Environmental Science
    343 works
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S116120500

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