Lithos Journal Citation Rate 2026
0024-4937
eISSN 1872-6143
Elsevier BV
NL
Q3 Quartile
About Lithos
Lithos (L) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Geochemistry and Elemental Analysis and Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0024-4937 (e-ISSN 1872-6143). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.23 (Q3 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 ~$3350 USD). OpenAlex records 9,047 works and 400,332 citations, with an h-index of 227.
Lithos Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Lithos has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.23, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Geochemistry and Elemental Analysis 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.
Lithos operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Lithos 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 Lithos against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Lithos
- Budget $3350 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Geochemistry and Elemental Analysis, Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping, Geological and Geochemical Analysis. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0024-4937 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-6143 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3350 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Lithos is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3350.
In our subject taxonomy, Lithos is classified under Geochemistry and Elemental Analysis, Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping, Geological and Geochemical Analysis and High-pressure geophysics and materials.
Lithos 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 1.232.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.232 | 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
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