The American Naturalist Journal Citation Rate 2026
0003-0147
eISSN 1537-5323
University of Chicago Press
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About The American Naturalist
The American Naturalist (AN) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by University of Chicago Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 0003-0147 (e-ISSN 1537-5323). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.31 (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.
The American Naturalist Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The American Naturalist has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.31, 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.
The American Naturalist operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The American Naturalist 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 The American Naturalist against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0003-0147 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1537-5323 |
| Publisher | University of Chicago Press |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
The American Naturalist is published by University of Chicago Press and based in United States.
The American Naturalist 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 2.307.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.307 | 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: S122176235
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