PNAS Nexus Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 2752-6542 eISSN 2752-6542 Oxford University Press GB

Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier

About PNAS Nexus

PNAS Nexus (PN) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Science and Social Sciences, published by Oxford University Press in GB and in circulation since 2022. It is catalogued under ISSN 2752-6542 (electronic ISSN 2752-6542).

PNAS Nexus Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

PNAS Nexus has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 11.10, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Science 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 a OpenAlex Journal Impact Factor.

As a fully open-access publication, PNAS Nexus makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $4202 USD.

Researchers looking to publish in PNAS Nexus 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 PNAS Nexus against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for PNAS Nexus
  • Budget $4202 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Science, Social Sciences. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How PNAS Nexus Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+12%
Field avg: 9.94
APC vs Field Avg
-99%
Field avg: $489526

Compared against 28 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 2752-6542
ISSN (Online) 2752-6542
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United Kingdom
Established 2022
APC / Cost $4202 USD
h-index 47
Total Works 2,051
Total Citations 20,295
2-yr Mean Citedness 6.37 (OpenAlex)
DOAJ Listed
In-depth profile & metrics

PNAS Nexus is published by Oxford University Press, based in United Kingdom and in publication since 2022. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 4202.

In our subject taxonomy, PNAS Nexus is classified under Science and Social Sciences.

PNAS Nexus is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.

OpenAlex records 2,051 works that have together drawn 20,295 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 47; its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 10.545 (2023) to 11.100 (2024); OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 6.37.

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Frequently Asked Questions about PNAS Nexus

The current impact factor of PNAS Nexus is 11.100.

Yes, PNAS Nexus is an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for PNAS Nexus is $4202 USD.

PNAS Nexus is published by Oxford University Press.

PNAS Nexus shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

Yes — PNAS Nexus is indexed in DOAJ.

The ISSN of PNAS Nexus is 2752-6542. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 2752-6542.

PNAS Nexus sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 11.10, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated July 2026

Track real-time indexing metrics to ensure this journal meets your academic requirements.

OpenAlex
Unverified
DOAJ
Indexed OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
11.100
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2024
Historical Trend

The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 10.545 to 11.100), reflecting consistent citation performance.

Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2024 11.100 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)
2023 10.545 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 (1986–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Publication & citation history by year
YearWorks publishedCitations received
2025 391 1,396
2024 587 6,367
2023 499 6,403
2022 309 6,004
2008 1 0
1999 1 0
1998 1 0
1986 1 0
Journal at a Glance
2,051
Total Works
20,295
Total Citations
47
h-index
6.37
2-Yr Mean Citedness
DOAJ Indexed APC $4000 USD

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

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