Technological Forecasting and Social Change Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0040-1625 eISSN 1873-5509 Elsevier BV US

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Technological Forecasting and Social Change
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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.
How Technological Forecasting and … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+29%
Field avg: 10.57
APC vs Field Avg
-19%
Field avg: $3407

Compared against 31 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Technological Forecasting and Social Change

Technological Forecasting and Social Change does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 13.609 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Technological Forecasting and Social Change is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Technological Forecasting and Social Change is $2750 USD.

Technological Forecasting and Social Change is published by Elsevier BV.

Technological Forecasting and Social Change 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 Technological Forecasting and Social Change is 0040-1625. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-5509.

Technological Forecasting and Social Change sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 13.61, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated May 2026

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Citation Rate
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2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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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

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S39307421

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