Research Policy Journal Citation Rate 2026
0048-7333
eISSN 1873-7625
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Research Policy
Research Policy (RP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Economic Growth and Productivity and Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0048-7333 (e-ISSN 1873-7625). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.73 (Q1 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 ~$3960 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 5,269 works and 740,341 citations, with an h-index of 403.
Research Policy Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Research Policy has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.73, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Economic Growth and Productivity 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.
Research Policy operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Research Policy 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 Research Policy against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Research Policy
- Budget $3960 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Economic Growth and Productivity, Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences, Firm Innovation and Growth. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Research Policy Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0048-7333 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-7625 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3960 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Research Policy is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3960.
In our subject taxonomy, Research Policy is classified under Economic Growth and Productivity, Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences, Firm Innovation and Growth and Innovation Policy and R&D.
Research Policy 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 6.731.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.731 | 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.
Research Highlights
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Last updated: May 11, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S9731383
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