Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry Journal Citation Rate 2026
0951-4198
eISSN 1097-0231
Wiley
GB
Q2 Quartile Verified Publisher
About Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry
Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry (RCMS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography and Analytical chemistry methods development, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0951-4198 (e-ISSN 1097-0231). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.54 (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 ~$4840 USD).
Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.54, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography 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.
Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry 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 Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry
- Budget $4840 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography, Analytical chemistry methods development, Isotope Analysis in Ecology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0951-4198 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1097-0231 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4840 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4840.
In our subject taxonomy, Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry is classified under Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography, Analytical chemistry methods development, Isotope Analysis in Ecology and Mass Spectrometry Techniques and Applications.
Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry 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 1.536.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.536 | 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: Apr 24, 2026
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