Pythagoras Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1012-2346 eISSN 2223-7895 AOSIS ZA

Q3 Quartile Open Access

About Pythagoras
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Pythagoras (P) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Mathematics and Theory and practice of education, published by AOSIS in ZA and in circulation since 2012, catalogued under ISSN 1012-2346 (e-ISSN 2223-7895). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.00 (Q3 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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $11344 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track.

Pythagoras Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Pythagoras has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.00, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Mathematics 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.

As a fully open-access publication, Pythagoras makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $11344 USD.

Researchers looking to publish in Pythagoras 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 Pythagoras against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Pythagoras
  • Budget $11344 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Mathematics, Theory and practice of education. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Pythagoras Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+18%
Field avg: 0.85
APC vs Field Avg
-98%
Field avg: $650000

Compared against 10 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 1012-2346
ISSN (Online) 2223-7895
Publisher AOSIS
Country South Africa
Established 2012
APC / Cost $11344 ZAR
DOAJ Listed
In-depth profile & metrics

Pythagoras is published by AOSIS, based in South Africa and in publication since 2012. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of ZAR 11344.

In our subject taxonomy, Pythagoras is classified under Mathematics and Theory and practice of education.

Pythagoras is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.000.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pythagoras

Pythagoras does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.000 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, Pythagoras is an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Pythagoras is $11344 ZAR.

Pythagoras is published by AOSIS.

Pythagoras shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ. 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.

Yes — Pythagoras is indexed in DOAJ.

The ISSN of Pythagoras is 1012-2346. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 2223-7895.

Pythagoras sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.00, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated July 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
Indexed OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
1.000
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.000 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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