Quality of Life Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
0962-9343
eISSN 1573-2649
Springer Science+Business Media
NL
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Quality of Life Research
Quality of Life Research (QLR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL. It is catalogued under ISSN 0962-9343 (electronic ISSN 1573-2649). It carries an ABDC rating of A (2025 list).
Quality of Life Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Quality of Life Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.93, 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 a OpenAlex Journal Impact Factor.
Quality of Life Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Quality of Life Research 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 Quality of Life Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Quality of Life Research
- Budget $3390 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
| ISSN (Print) | 0962-9343 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1573-2649 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3390 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Quality of Life Research is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3390.
Quality of Life Research 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 2.934.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.934 | 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
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S90347677
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