The German Quarterly Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0016-8831 eISSN 1756-1183 Wiley US

Q4 Quartile Verified Publisher

About The German Quarterly
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The German Quarterly (GQ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering German History and Society and German Literature and Culture Studies, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 0016-8831 (e-ISSN 1756-1183). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.09 (Q4 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 ~$2630 USD). OpenAlex records 9,693 works and 45,972 citations, with an h-index of 82.

The German Quarterly Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

The German Quarterly has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.09, placing it in the Q4 quartile within the German History and Society 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.

The German Quarterly operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in The German Quarterly 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 German Quarterly against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for The German Quarterly
  • Budget $2630 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers German History and Society, German Literature and Culture Studies, Historical, Literary, and Cultural Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How The German Quarterly Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-83%
Field avg: 0.52
APC vs Field Avg
-14%
Field avg: $3059

Compared against 4 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0016-8831
ISSN (Online) 1756-1183
Publisher Wiley
Country United States
APC / Cost $2630 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

The German Quarterly is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2630.

In our subject taxonomy, The German Quarterly is classified under German History and Society, German Literature and Culture Studies, Historical, Literary, and Cultural Studies and Linguistic research and analysis.

The German Quarterly 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 0.090.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The German Quarterly

The German Quarterly does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 0.090 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, The German Quarterly is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for The German Quarterly is $2630 USD.

The German Quarterly is published by Wiley.

The German Quarterly 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 German Quarterly is 0016-8831. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1756-1183.

The German Quarterly sits in the Q4 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 0.09, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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DOAJ
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Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
0.090
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 0.090 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: S176974017

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