Minerals Journal Citation Rate 2026
2075-163X
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
CH
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Minerals
Minerals (M) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Geochemistry and Elemental Analysis and Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping, published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute in CH, catalogued under ISSN 2075-163X. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.29 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2165 USD. OpenAlex records 11,264 works and 129,748 citations, with an h-index of 92.
Minerals Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Minerals has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.29, placing it in the Q2 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Minerals makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2165 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Minerals 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 Minerals against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Minerals
- Budget $2165 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.
How Minerals Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2075-163X |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | $2165 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Minerals is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute and based in Switzerland. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2165.
In our subject taxonomy, Minerals is classified under Geochemistry and Elemental Analysis, Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping, Geological and Geochemical Analysis and Metal Extraction and Bioleaching.
Minerals 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 2.289.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.289 | 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: S2737336974
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