Resources Policy Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0301-4207 eISSN 1873-7641 Elsevier BV GB

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Resources Policy
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Resources Policy (RP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Energy, Environment, Economic Growth and Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0301-4207 (e-ISSN 1873-7641). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.13 (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 ~$3150 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating B), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 6,622 works and 220,241 citations, with an h-index of 179.

Resources Policy Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Resources Policy has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.13, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Energy, Environment, Economic Growth 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 Policy operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

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

Submission Tips for Resources Policy
  • Budget $3150 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Energy, Environment, Economic Growth, Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies, Market Dynamics and Volatility. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Resources Policy Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+25%
Field avg: 7.32
APC vs Field Avg
+8%
Field avg: $2925

Compared against 25 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0301-4207
ISSN (Online) 1873-7641
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3150 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Resources Policy is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3150.

In our subject taxonomy, Resources Policy is classified under Energy, Environment, Economic Growth, Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies, Market Dynamics and Volatility and Mining and Resource Management.

Resources Policy is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of B (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 9.132.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Resources Policy

Resources Policy does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 9.132 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Resources Policy is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Resources Policy is $3150 USD.

Resources Policy is published by Elsevier BV.

Resources Policy shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex, ABDC B. 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.

The ISSN of Resources Policy is 0301-4207. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-7641.

Resources Policy sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 9.13, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated May 2026

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Citation Rate
9.132
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Year Value Source
2025 9.132 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: S194185345

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