Southern Economic Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0038-4038 eISSN 2325-8012 Wiley US

Q3 Quartile Verified Publisher

About Southern Economic Journal
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Southern Economic Journal (SEJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Economic Theory and Institutions and Economic Theory and Policy, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 0038-4038 (e-ISSN 2325-8012). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.90 (Q3 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 ~$2730 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 11,019 works and 414,111 citations, with an h-index of 245.

Southern Economic Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Southern Economic Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.90, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Economic Theory and Institutions 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.

Southern Economic Journal operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Southern Economic Journal 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 Southern Economic Journal against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Southern Economic Journal
  • Budget $2730 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Economic Theory and Institutions, Economic Theory and Policy, Economic theories and models. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Southern Economic Journal Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-65%
Field avg: 2.58
APC vs Field Avg
-15%
Field avg: $3217

Compared against 41 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0038-4038
ISSN (Online) 2325-8012
Publisher Wiley
Country United States
APC / Cost $2730 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Southern Economic Journal is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2730.

In our subject taxonomy, Southern Economic Journal is classified under Economic Theory and Institutions, Economic Theory and Policy, Economic theories and models and Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth.

Southern Economic Journal 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 0.895.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Economic Journal

Southern Economic Journal does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 0.895 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Southern Economic Journal is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Southern Economic Journal is $2730 USD.

Southern Economic Journal is published by Wiley.

Southern Economic Journal shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex, ABDC A. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Southern Economic Journal is 0038-4038. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 2325-8012.

Southern Economic Journal sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 0.90, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated May 2026

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Citation Rate
0.895
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 0.895 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

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OpenAlex ID: S16296580

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