PeerJ Journal Citation Rate 2026
2167-8359
PeerJ, Inc.
US
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About PeerJ
PeerJ (P) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies and Evolution and Paleontology Studies, published by PeerJ, Inc. in US, catalogued under ISSN 2167-8359. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.67 (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 $1395 USD. OpenAlex records 21,652 works and 444,631 citations, with an h-index of 167.
PeerJ Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
PeerJ has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.67, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies 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, PeerJ makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1395 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in PeerJ 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 PeerJ against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for PeerJ
- Budget $1395 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies, Evolution and Paleontology Studies, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How PeerJ Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2167-8359 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | PeerJ, Inc. |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $1395 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
PeerJ is published by PeerJ, Inc. and based in United States. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1395.
In our subject taxonomy, PeerJ is classified under Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies, Evolution and Paleontology Studies, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies and Plant and animal studies.
PeerJ 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 2.673.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.673 | 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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