Marine Policy Journal Citation Rate 2026
0308-597X
eISSN 1872-9460
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Marine Policy
Marine Policy (MP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Coastal and Marine Management and Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0308-597X (e-ISSN 1872-9460). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.64 (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 ~$3860 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 8,123 works and 227,578 citations, with an h-index of 163.
Marine Policy Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Marine Policy has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.64, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Coastal and Marine Management 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.
Marine Policy operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Marine 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 Marine Policy against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Marine Policy
- Budget $3860 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Coastal and Marine Management, Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies, International Maritime Law Issues. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Marine Policy Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0308-597X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-9460 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3860 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Marine Policy 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 3860.
In our subject taxonomy, Marine Policy is classified under Coastal and Marine Management, Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies, International Maritime Law Issues and Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies.
Marine 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 3.644.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.644 | 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
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