The Astrophysical Journal Letters Citation Rate 2026
2041-8205
eISSN 2041-8213
IOP Publishing
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About The Astrophysical Journal Letters
The Astrophysical Journal Letters (AJL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by IOP Publishing in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2041-8205 (e-ISSN 2041-8213). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.73 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2400 USD.
The Astrophysical Journal Letters Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Astrophysical Journal Letters has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.73, placing it in the Q1 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.
As a fully open-access publication, The Astrophysical Journal Letters makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2400 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in The Astrophysical Journal Letters 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 Astrophysical Journal Letters against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The Astrophysical Journal Letters
- Budget $2400 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
| ISSN (Print) | 2041-8205 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2041-8213 |
| Publisher | IOP Publishing |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2400 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Astrophysical Journal Letters is published by IOP Publishing and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2400.
The Astrophysical Journal Letters 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 7.725.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.725 | 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: S4210175824
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