Public Relations Review Journal Citation Rate 2026
0363-8111
eISSN 1873-4537
Elsevier BV
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Public Relations Review
Public Relations Review (PRR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Communication in Education and Healthcare and Corporate Identity and Reputation, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 0363-8111 (e-ISSN 1873-4537). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.37 (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 ~$4150 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 4,806 works and 130,117 citations, with an h-index of 156.
Public Relations Review Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Public Relations Review has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.37, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Communication in Education and Healthcare 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.
Public Relations Review operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Public Relations Review 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 Public Relations Review against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Public Relations Review
- Budget $4150 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Communication in Education and Healthcare, Corporate Identity and Reputation, Media Studies and Communication. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0363-8111 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-4537 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $4150 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Public Relations Review is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4150.
In our subject taxonomy, Public Relations Review is classified under Communication in Education and Healthcare, Corporate Identity and Reputation, Media Studies and Communication and Public Relations and Crisis Communication.
Public Relations Review is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 4.369.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.369 | 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: May 11, 2026
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