Limnology and Oceanography Journal Citation Rate 2026
0024-3590
eISSN 1939-5590
Wiley
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Limnology and Oceanography
Limnology and Oceanography (LO) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics and Fish Ecology and Management Studies, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 0024-3590 (e-ISSN 1939-5590). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.50 (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 ~$3200 USD). OpenAlex records 13,407 works and 1,008,705 citations, with an h-index of 355.
Limnology and Oceanography Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Limnology and Oceanography has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.50, 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.
Limnology and Oceanography operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Limnology and 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 Limnology and Oceanography against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Limnology and Oceanography
- Budget $3200 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics, Fish Ecology and Management Studies, Marine Biology and Ecology Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0024-3590 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1939-5590 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3200 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Limnology and Oceanography is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3200.
In our subject taxonomy, Limnology and Oceanography is classified under Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics, Fish Ecology and Management Studies, Marine Biology and Ecology Research and Marine and coastal ecosystems.
Limnology and Oceanography 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 2.497.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.497 | 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: S207705515
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