Technological Forecasting and Social Change Journal Citation Rate 2026
0040-1625
eISSN 1873-5509
Elsevier BV
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Technological Forecasting and Social Change
Technological Forecasting and Social Change (TFSC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Economic Growth and Productivity and Energy, Environment, Economic Growth, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 0040-1625 (e-ISSN 1873-5509). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 13.61 (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 ~$2750 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track.
Technological Forecasting and Social Change Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Technological Forecasting and Social Change has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 13.61, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Economic Growth and Productivity 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.
Technological Forecasting and Social Change operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Technological Forecasting and Social Change 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 Technological Forecasting and Social Change against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Technological Forecasting and Social Change
- Budget $2750 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Economic Growth and Productivity, Energy, Environment, Economic Growth, Innovation Diffusion and Forecasting. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0040-1625 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-5509 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $2750 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Technological Forecasting and Social Change is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2750.
In our subject taxonomy, Technological Forecasting and Social Change is classified under Economic Growth and Productivity, Energy, Environment, Economic Growth, Innovation Diffusion and Forecasting and Innovation Policy and R&D.
Technological Forecasting and Social Change 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 13.609.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13.609 | 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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