The Journal of Popular Culture Citation Rate 2026
0022-3840
eISSN 1540-5931
Wiley
GB
Q4 Quartile Verified Publisher
About The Journal of Popular Culture
The Journal of Popular Culture (JPC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cinema and Media Studies and Gender, Feminism, and Media, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0022-3840 (e-ISSN 1540-5931). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.04 (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 5,447 works and 44,614 citations, with an h-index of 71.
The Journal of Popular Culture Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Journal of Popular Culture has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.04, placing it in the Q4 quartile within the Cinema and Media Studies 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 Journal of Popular Culture operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The Journal of Popular Culture 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 Journal of Popular Culture against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The Journal of Popular Culture
- Budget $2630 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Cinema and Media Studies, Gender, Feminism, and Media, Gothic Literature and Media Analysis. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0022-3840 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1540-5931 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2630 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Journal of Popular Culture is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2630.
In our subject taxonomy, The Journal of Popular Culture is classified under Cinema and Media Studies, Gender, Feminism, and Media, Gothic Literature and Media Analysis and Media, Gender, and Advertising.
The Journal of Popular Culture 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 0.036.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.036 | 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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