Safety Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
0925-7535
eISSN 1879-1042
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Safety Science
Safety Science (SS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Human-Automation Interaction and Safety and Occupational Health and Safety Research, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0925-7535 (e-ISSN 1879-1042). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.00 (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 ~$3880 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 6,481 works and 289,656 citations, with an h-index of 198.
Safety Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Safety Science has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.00, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Human-Automation Interaction and Safety 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.
Safety Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Safety 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 Safety Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Safety Science
- Budget $3880 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Human-Automation Interaction and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety Research, Risk and Safety Analysis. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0925-7535 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-1042 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3880 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Safety Science is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3880.
In our subject taxonomy, Safety Science is classified under Human-Automation Interaction and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety Research, Risk and Safety Analysis and Safety Warnings and Signage.
Safety Science 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 5.003.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.003 | 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: S123149298
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