Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0004-6264 eISSN 2053-051X Oxford University Press GB

Q2 Quartile Established Impact

About Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan
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Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan (PASJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Oxford University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0004-6264 (e-ISSN 2053-051X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.61 (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 ~$2474 USD).

Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.61, placing it in the Q2 quartile. 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.

Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan 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 Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Publications of the Astronomical Society …
  • Budget $2474 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
ISSN (Print) 0004-6264
ISSN (Online) 2053-051X
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $2474 USD
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Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan is published by Oxford University Press and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2474.

Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan 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 2.613.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Publications of the Astronomical Society …

Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.613 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan is $2474 USD.

Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan is published by Oxford University Press.

Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. 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 Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan is 0004-6264. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 2053-051X.

Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.61, ranked across all journals in our database.
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2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 2.613 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S12390406

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