Top Journal Citation Rate 2026
1134-5764
eISSN 1863-8279
Springer Nature
DE
Q2 Quartile
About Top
Top (T) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Optimization Algorithms Research and Auction Theory and Applications, published by Springer Nature in DE, catalogued under ISSN 1134-5764 (e-ISSN 1863-8279). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.74 (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. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating B), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 1,040 works and 13,005 citations, with an h-index of 51.
Top Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Top has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.74, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Advanced Optimization Algorithms 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.
Top operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Top 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 Top against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Top
- This journal covers Advanced Optimization Algorithms Research, Auction Theory and Applications, Game Theory and Voting Systems. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Top Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1134-5764 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1863-8279 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| h-index | 51 |
| Total Works | 1,021 |
| Total Citations | 13,231 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.15 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Top is published by Springer Nature and based in Germany. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 2990.
In our subject taxonomy, Top is classified under Advanced Optimization Algorithms Research, Auction Theory and Applications, Game Theory and Voting Systems and Optimization and Variational Analysis.
Top is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of B (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 1,021 works that have together drawn 13,231 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 51; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.735; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.15.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.735 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 31 |
| 2024 | 28 | 113 |
| 2023 | 12 | 42 |
| 2022 | 29 | 214 |
| 2021 | 34 | 332 |
| 2020 | 51 | 454 |
| 2019 | 38 | 329 |
| 2018 | 30 | 328 |
| 2017 | 28 | 420 |
| 2016 | 27 | 266 |
| 2015 | 51 | 513 |
| 2014 | 47 | 548 |
Journal at a Glance
Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.
Top Research Topics
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Research Highlights
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