Optimization Journal Citation Rate 2026
0233-1934
eISSN 1026-7662
Taylor & Francis
NL
Q3 Quartile
About Optimization
Optimization (O) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Optimization Algorithms Research and Contact Mechanics and Variational Inequalities, published by Taylor & Francis in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0233-1934 (e-ISSN 1026-7662). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.13 (Q3 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 C), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 4,812 works and 45,845 citations, with an h-index of 79.
Optimization Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Optimization has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.13, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Advanced Optimization Algorithms Research 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.
Optimization operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Optimization 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 Optimization against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Optimization
- This journal covers Advanced Optimization Algorithms Research, Contact Mechanics and Variational Inequalities, Fixed Point Theorems Analysis. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0233-1934 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1026-7662 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| h-index | 79 |
| Total Works | 4,812 |
| Total Citations | 45,845 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 1.23 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Optimization is published by Taylor & Francis and based in Netherlands.
In our subject taxonomy, Optimization is classified under Advanced Optimization Algorithms Research, Contact Mechanics and Variational Inequalities, Fixed Point Theorems Analysis and Optimization and Mathematical Programming.
Optimization is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of C (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 4,812 works that have together drawn 45,845 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 79; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.131; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.23.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.131 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 161 | 134 |
| 2024 | 208 | 440 |
| 2023 | 136 | 524 |
| 2022 | 161 | 964 |
| 2021 | 150 | 1,046 |
| 2020 | 193 | 1,879 |
| 2019 | 155 | 1,948 |
| 2018 | 151 | 1,951 |
| 2017 | 134 | 1,722 |
| 2016 | 104 | 1,386 |
| 2015 | 91 | 1,224 |
| 2014 | 120 | 1,777 |
Journal at a Glance
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Top Research Topics
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Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Fine tuning Transformers models for converting handwritten scientific texts into LaTeX format
Ricardo Alvarez Perez, Ricardo Barrón Fernandez • 2026
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Apolinar Velarde Martínez • 2026
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Last updated: May 11, 2026
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