Progress in Nuclear Energy Journal Citation Rate 2026
0149-1970
eISSN 1878-4224
Elsevier BV
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Progress in Nuclear Energy
Progress in Nuclear Energy (PNE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Graphite, nuclear technology, radiation studies and Nuclear Engineering Thermal-Hydraulics, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0149-1970 (e-ISSN 1878-4224). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.94 (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 ~$2740 USD). OpenAlex records 6,836 works and 96,754 citations, with an h-index of 106.
Progress in Nuclear Energy Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Progress in Nuclear Energy has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.94, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Graphite, nuclear technology, radiation 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.
Progress in Nuclear Energy operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Progress in Nuclear Energy 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 Progress in Nuclear Energy against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Progress in Nuclear Energy
- Budget $2740 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Graphite, nuclear technology, radiation studies, Nuclear Engineering Thermal-Hydraulics, Nuclear Materials and Properties. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0149-1970 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1878-4224 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2740 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Progress in Nuclear Energy is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2740.
In our subject taxonomy, Progress in Nuclear Energy is classified under Graphite, nuclear technology, radiation studies, Nuclear Engineering Thermal-Hydraulics, Nuclear Materials and Properties and Nuclear Physics and Applications.
Progress in Nuclear Energy 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 2.937.
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| Year | Value | Source |
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| 2025 | 2.937 | 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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Advanced radiation shielding methodology for small modular reactors using a multithreaded two-step source approach
Seungjae Jo, Jaehyun Cho • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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