Operations Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
0030-364X
eISSN 1526-5463
Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Operations Research
Operations Research (OR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Queuing Theory Analysis and Optimization and Search Problems, published by Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences in US, catalogued under ISSN 0030-364X (e-ISSN 1526-5463). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.71 (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 operates a subscription model. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 8,487 works and 531,817 citations, with an h-index of 303.
Operations Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Operations Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.71, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Advanced Queuing Theory 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.
Operations Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Operations Research 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 Operations Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Operations Research
- This journal covers Advanced Queuing Theory Analysis, Optimization and Search Problems, Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0030-364X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1526-5463 |
| Publisher | Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Operations Research is published by Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, Operations Research is classified under Advanced Queuing Theory Analysis, Optimization and Search Problems, Scheduling and Optimization Algorithms and Supply Chain and Inventory Management.
Operations Research 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 2.714.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.714 | 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
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