Royal Society Open Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
2054-5703
Royal Society
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Royal Society Open Science
Royal Society Open Science (RSOS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Behavior and Reproduction and Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior, published by Royal Society in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2054-5703. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.30 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $1471 USD.
Royal Society Open Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Royal Society Open Science has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.30, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Animal Behavior and Reproduction 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Royal Society Open Science makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1471 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Royal Society Open Science 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 Royal Society Open Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Royal Society Open Science
- Budget $1471 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior, Marine animal studies overview. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2054-5703 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Royal Society |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $1471 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Royal Society Open Science is published by Royal Society and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1471.
In our subject taxonomy, Royal Society Open Science is classified under Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior, Marine animal studies overview and Plant and animal studies.
Royal Society Open Science 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 3.302.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
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| 2025 | 3.302 | 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
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Play interactions improve the dog–owner relationship
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Novel polyvinylidene fluoride-carbon quantum dot polymer nanocomposite membrane for removal of antibiotics from water
Deebhika Selvaraj, Papanasam Esakki • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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