LWT Journal Citation Rate 2026
0023-6438
eISSN 1096-1127
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About LWT
LWT (L) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Elsevier BV in GB. It is catalogued under ISSN 0023-6438 (electronic ISSN 1096-1127).
LWT Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
LWT has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.80, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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 a OpenAlex Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, LWT makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2250 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in LWT 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 LWT against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for LWT
- Budget $2250 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
| ISSN (Print) | 0023-6438 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1096-1127 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2250 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
LWT is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2250.
LWT 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 5.799.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.799 | 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: S26760650
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