The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series Citation Rate 2026
0067-0049
eISSN 1538-4365
Institute of Physics
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series
The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series (AJSS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Astronomy and Astrophysical Research and Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies, published by Institute of Physics in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0067-0049 (e-ISSN 1538-4365). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.98 (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 $4499 USD. OpenAlex records 8,429 works and 794,918 citations, with an h-index of 379.
The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.98, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Astronomy and Astrophysical Research 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.
As a fully open-access publication, The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $4499 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series 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 Supplement Series against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series
- Budget $4499 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Astronomy and Astrophysical Research, Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies, Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0067-0049 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1538-4365 |
| Publisher | Institute of Physics |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4499 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series is published by Institute of Physics and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 4499.
In our subject taxonomy, The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series is classified under Astronomy and Astrophysical Research, Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies, Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena and Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae.
The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series 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 4.985.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.985 | 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
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