Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan Journal Citation Rate 2026
0004-6264
eISSN 2053-051X
Oxford University Press
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan
Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan (PASJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Astronomy and Astrophysical Research and Astrophysical Phenomena and Observations, 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). OpenAlex records 7,012 works and 128,936 citations, with an h-index of 136.
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 within the Astronomy and Astrophysical Research 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.
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.
- This journal covers Astronomy and Astrophysical Research, Astrophysical Phenomena and Observations, Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0004-6264 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2053-051X |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2474 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
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.
In our subject taxonomy, Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan is classified under Astronomy and Astrophysical Research, Astrophysical Phenomena and Observations, Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies and Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena.
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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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.613 | 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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