Scientometrics Journal Citation Rate 2026
0138-9130
eISSN 1588-2861
Springer Nature (Netherlands)
HU
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Scientometrics
Scientometrics (S) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Academic Publishing and Open Access and Complex Network Analysis Techniques, published by Springer Nature (Netherlands) in HU, catalogued under ISSN 0138-9130 (e-ISSN 1588-2861). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.65 (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 ~$2890 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 8,459 works and 320,463 citations, with an h-index of 197.
Scientometrics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Scientometrics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.65, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Academic Publishing and Open Access 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.
Scientometrics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Scientometrics 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 Scientometrics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Scientometrics
- Budget $2890 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Academic Publishing and Open Access, Complex Network Analysis Techniques, Innovation Policy and R&D. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0138-9130 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1588-2861 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature (Netherlands) |
| Country | Hungary |
| APC / Cost | $2890 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Scientometrics is published by Springer Nature (Netherlands) and based in Hungary. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2890.
In our subject taxonomy, Scientometrics is classified under Academic Publishing and Open Access, Complex Network Analysis Techniques, Innovation Policy and R&D and Web visibility and informetrics.
Scientometrics 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 3.649.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.649 | 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: S148561398
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