SIMULATION Journal Citation Rate 2026
0037-5497
eISSN 1741-3133
SAGE Publishing
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About SIMULATION
SIMULATION (S) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by SAGE Publishing in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0037-5497 (e-ISSN 1741-3133). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.28 (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.
SIMULATION Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
SIMULATION has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.28, placing it in the Q2 quartile. 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.
SIMULATION operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in SIMULATION 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 SIMULATION against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0037-5497 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1741-3133 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
SIMULATION is published by SAGE Publishing and based in United Kingdom.
SIMULATION 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 2.282.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.282 | 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: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S32573412
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