Journal of Plankton Research Citation Rate 2026
0142-7873
eISSN 1464-3774
Oxford University Press
GB
Q2 Quartile
About Journal of Plankton Research
Journal of Plankton Research (JPR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics and Marine Biology and Ecology Research, published by Oxford University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0142-7873 (e-ISSN 1464-3774). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.59 (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 subscription model (APC ~$4151 USD). OpenAlex records 4,945 works and 201,028 citations, with an h-index of 146.
Journal of Plankton Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Plankton Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.59, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics 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 Plankton Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Plankton 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 Plankton Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Plankton Research
- Budget $4151 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics, Marine Biology and Ecology Research, Marine and coastal ecosystems. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0142-7873 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1464-3774 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4151 USD |
| h-index | 148 |
| Total Works | 4,961 |
| Total Citations | 203,957 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 1.97 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Plankton Research 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 4151.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Plankton Research is classified under Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics, Marine Biology and Ecology Research, Marine and coastal ecosystems and Marine and fisheries research.
Journal of Plankton Research is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 4,961 works that have together drawn 203,957 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 148; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.590; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.97.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.590 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87 | 149 |
| 2024 | 78 | 305 |
| 2023 | 59 | 428 |
| 2022 | 73 | 655 |
| 2021 | 91 | 1,169 |
| 2020 | 67 | 901 |
| 2019 | 68 | 1,394 |
| 2018 | 56 | 1,526 |
| 2017 | 81 | 1,740 |
| 2016 | 115 | 3,228 |
| 2015 | 112 | 3,714 |
| 2014 | 118 | 3,393 |
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