The Monist Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0026-9662 eISSN 2153-3601 Oxford University Press GB

Q2 Quartile

About The Monist
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The Monist (M) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Philosophical Ethics and Theory and Philosophy and Theoretical Science, published by Oxford University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0026-9662 (e-ISSN 2153-3601). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.42 (Q2 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 ~$3696 USD). OpenAlex records 5,896 works and 52,501 citations, with an h-index of 96.

The Monist Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

The Monist has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.42, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Philosophical Ethics and Theory 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 Monist operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

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

Submission Tips for The Monist
  • Budget $3696 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Philosophical Ethics and Theory, Philosophy and Theoretical Science, Philosophy, Science, and History. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How The Monist Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+40%
Field avg: 1.02
APC vs Field Avg
+23%
Field avg: $2999

Compared against 8 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0026-9662
ISSN (Online) 2153-3601
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3696 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

The Monist is published by Oxford University Press and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3696.

In our subject taxonomy, The Monist is classified under Philosophical Ethics and Theory, Philosophy and Theoretical Science, Philosophy, Science, and History and Religious Studies and Spiritual Practices.

The Monist 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 1.418.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Monist

The Monist does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.418 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, The Monist is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for The Monist is $3696 USD.

The Monist is published by Oxford University Press.

The Monist 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 Monist is 0026-9662. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 2153-3601.

The Monist sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.42, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
1.418
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.418 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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