Long Range Planning Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0024-6301 eISSN 1873-1872 Elsevier BV GB

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About Long Range Planning
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Long Range Planning (LRP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Business Strategy and Innovation and Corporate Finance and Governance, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0024-6301 (e-ISSN 1873-1872). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.55 (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 ~$3790 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 7,698 works and 465,138 citations, with an h-index of 271.

Long Range Planning Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Long Range Planning has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.55, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Business Strategy and Innovation 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.

Long Range Planning operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Long Range Planning 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 Long Range Planning against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Long Range Planning
  • Budget $3790 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Business Strategy and Innovation, Corporate Finance and Governance, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Long Range Planning Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-11%
Field avg: 5.09
APC vs Field Avg
+11%
Field avg: $3416

Compared against 141 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0024-6301
ISSN (Online) 1873-1872
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3790 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Long Range Planning is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3790.

In our subject taxonomy, Long Range Planning is classified under Business Strategy and Innovation, Corporate Finance and Governance, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies and Human auditory perception and evaluation.

Long Range Planning 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 4.545.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Long Range Planning

Long Range Planning does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 4.545 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Long Range Planning is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Long Range Planning is $3790 USD.

Long Range Planning is published by Elsevier BV.

Long Range Planning shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex, ABDC A*. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Long Range Planning is 0024-6301. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-1872.

Long Range Planning sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 4.55, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated May 2026

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Citation Rate
4.545
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 4.545 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: S9435936

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