Ocean & Coastal Management Journal Citation Rate 2026
0964-5691
eISSN 1873-524X
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Ocean & Coastal Management
Ocean & Coastal Management (OCM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Coastal and Marine Dynamics and Coastal and Marine Management, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0964-5691 (e-ISSN 1873-524X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.77 (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 ~$3880 USD). OpenAlex records 6,227 works and 181,308 citations, with an h-index of 145.
Ocean & Coastal Management Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Ocean & Coastal Management has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.77, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Coastal and Marine Dynamics 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.
Ocean & Coastal Management operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Ocean & Coastal Management 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 Ocean & Coastal Management against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Ocean & Coastal Management
- Budget $3880 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Coastal and Marine Dynamics, Coastal and Marine Management, Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0964-5691 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-524X |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3880 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Ocean & Coastal Management 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 3880.
In our subject taxonomy, Ocean & Coastal Management is classified under Coastal and Marine Dynamics, Coastal and Marine Management, Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics and Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies.
Ocean & Coastal Management 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 4.770.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.770 | 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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