Pattern Recognition Letters Journal Citation Rate 2026
0167-8655
eISSN 1872-7344
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Pattern Recognition Letters
Pattern Recognition Letters (PRL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Image and Video Retrieval Techniques and Advanced Vision and Imaging, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0167-8655 (e-ISSN 1872-7344). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.14 (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 ~$2500 USD). OpenAlex records 9,804 works and 373,199 citations, with an h-index of 221.
Pattern Recognition Letters Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Pattern Recognition Letters has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.14, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Image and Video Retrieval Techniques 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.
Pattern Recognition Letters operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Pattern Recognition Letters 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 Pattern Recognition Letters against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Pattern Recognition Letters
- Budget $2500 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Image and Video Retrieval Techniques, Advanced Vision and Imaging, Face and Expression Recognition. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0167-8655 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-7344 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $2500 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Pattern Recognition Letters is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2500.
In our subject taxonomy, Pattern Recognition Letters is classified under Advanced Image and Video Retrieval Techniques, Advanced Vision and Imaging, Face and Expression Recognition and Image Retrieval and Classification Techniques.
Pattern Recognition Letters 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 3.139.
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Citation Rate
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.139 | 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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