Precambrian Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
0301-9268
eISSN 1872-7433
Elsevier BV
NL
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Precambrian Research
Precambrian Research (PR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping and Geological and Geochemical Analysis, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0301-9268 (e-ISSN 1872-7433). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.47 (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 (APC ~$3250 USD). OpenAlex records 8,281 works and 397,560 citations, with an h-index of 234.
Precambrian Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Precambrian Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.47, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping 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.
Precambrian Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Precambrian 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 Precambrian Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Precambrian Research
- Budget $3250 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping, Geological and Geochemical Analysis, High-pressure geophysics and materials. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Precambrian Research Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0301-9268 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-7433 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3250 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Precambrian Research is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3250.
In our subject taxonomy, Precambrian Research is classified under Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping, Geological and Geochemical Analysis, High-pressure geophysics and materials and Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils.
Precambrian Research 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 2.468.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.468 | 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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