The Back Letter Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0894-7376 eISSN 2161-5179 US

About The Back Letter

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The Back Letter (BL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal in US, catalogued under ISSN 0894-7376 (e-ISSN 2161-5179). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.00 — 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.

ISSN (Print)	0894-7376
ISSN (Online)	2161-5179
Country	United States
APC / Cost	Inquire with Publisher

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The Back Letter is tracked in our journal database and based in United States.

The Back Letter is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Back Letter

No, The Back Letter is not an open access journal.

The Back Letter shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. 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 The Back Letter is 0894-7376. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 2161-5179.

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Citation Rate

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2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025

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Citation Rate by Year

Year	Value	Source
2025	0.000	2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S4210198462

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The Back Letter Journal Citation Rate 2026

About The Back Letter

In-depth profile & metrics

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Back Letter

Is The Back Letter open access?

Is The Back Letter a legitimate (non-predatory) journal?

What is the ISSN of The Back Letter?