Land Use Policy Journal Citation Rate 2026
0264-8377
eISSN 1873-5754
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Land Use Policy
Land Use Policy (LUP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development and Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0264-8377 (e-ISSN 1873-5754). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.19 (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 ~$3680 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 8,597 works and 368,486 citations, with an h-index of 210.
Land Use Policy Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Land Use Policy has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.19, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development 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.
Land Use Policy operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Land Use Policy 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 Land Use Policy against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Land Use Policy
- Budget $3680 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development, Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management, Economic and Environmental Valuation. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0264-8377 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-5754 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3680 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Land Use Policy is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3680.
In our subject taxonomy, Land Use Policy is classified under Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development, Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management, Economic and Environmental Valuation and Land Rights and Reforms.
Land Use Policy is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 6.188.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.188 | 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: May 11, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S80485027
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