Resources Conservation and Recycling Journal Citation Rate 2026
0921-3449
eISSN 1879-0658
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Resources Conservation and Recycling
Resources Conservation and Recycling (RCR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Environmental Impact and Sustainability and Extraction and Separation Processes, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0921-3449 (e-ISSN 1879-0658). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 8.55 (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 ~$4350 USD). OpenAlex records 8,117 works and 506,997 citations, with an h-index of 273.
Resources Conservation and Recycling Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Resources Conservation and Recycling has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 8.55, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Environmental Impact and Sustainability 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.
Resources Conservation and Recycling operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Resources Conservation and Recycling 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 Resources Conservation and Recycling against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Resources Conservation and Recycling
- Budget $4350 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Environmental Impact and Sustainability, Extraction and Separation Processes, Municipal Solid Waste Management. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0921-3449 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-0658 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $4350 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Resources Conservation and Recycling is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4350.
In our subject taxonomy, Resources Conservation and Recycling is classified under Environmental Impact and Sustainability, Extraction and Separation Processes, Municipal Solid Waste Management and Recycling and Waste Management Techniques.
Resources Conservation and Recycling 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 8.554.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.554 | 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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