Rheologica Acta Journal Citation Rate 2026
0035-4511
eISSN 1435-1528
Springer Science+Business Media
DE
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Rheologica Acta
Rheologica Acta (RA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Material Dynamics and Properties and Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0035-4511 (e-ISSN 1435-1528). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.11 (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 ~$3590 USD).
Rheologica Acta Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Rheologica Acta has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.11, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Material Dynamics and Properties 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.
Rheologica Acta operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Rheologica Acta 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 Rheologica Acta against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Rheologica Acta
- Budget $3590 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Material Dynamics and Properties, Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties, Polymer crystallization and properties. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Rheologica Acta Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0035-4511 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1435-1528 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $3590 USD |
| h-index | 137 |
| Total Works | 5,114 |
| Total Citations | 128,224 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.56 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Rheologica Acta is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3590.
In our subject taxonomy, Rheologica Acta is classified under Material Dynamics and Properties, Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties, Polymer crystallization and properties and Rheology and Fluid Dynamics Studies.
Rheologica Acta is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 5,114 works that have together drawn 128,224 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 137; its most recent citation rate stands at 2.108; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.56.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.108 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 | 153 |
| 2024 | 50 | 243 |
| 2023 | 47 | 452 |
| 2022 | 63 | 624 |
| 2021 | 63 | 820 |
| 2020 | 73 | 979 |
| 2019 | 60 | 978 |
| 2018 | 54 | 962 |
| 2017 | 81 | 2,201 |
| 2016 | 87 | 2,204 |
| 2015 | 71 | 1,591 |
| 2014 | 79 | 2,300 |
Journal at a Glance
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Top Research Topics
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Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Anionic collagen processed by alkaline hydrolysis: rheological, biological, and 3D printability assessment
Lívia Contini Massimino, Mirella R. V. Bertolo-Cagnoto, Larissa Tessaro • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S24603639
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