Public Relations Review Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0363-8111 eISSN 1873-4537 Elsevier BV US

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About Public Relations Review
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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.
How Public Relations Review Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+21%
Field avg: 3.61
APC vs Field Avg
+34%
Field avg: $3107

Compared against 7 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Public Relations Review

Public Relations Review does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 4.369 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Public Relations Review is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Public Relations Review is $4150 USD.

Public Relations Review is published by Elsevier BV.

Public Relations Review shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex, ABDC A. 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.

The ISSN of Public Relations Review is 0363-8111. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-4537.

Public Relations Review sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 4.37, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated May 2026

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Citation Rate
4.369
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation 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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OpenAlex ID: S193575162

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