Ultrasonics Journal Citation Rate 2026
0041-624X
eISSN 1874-9968
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Ultrasonics
Ultrasonics (U) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Acoustic Wave Resonator Technologies and Non-Destructive Testing Techniques, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0041-624X (e-ISSN 1874-9968). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.72 (Q1 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 ~$3420 USD). OpenAlex records 12,471 works and 194,872 citations, with an h-index of 149.
Ultrasonics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Ultrasonics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.72, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Acoustic Wave Resonator Technologies 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.
Ultrasonics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Ultrasonics 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 Ultrasonics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Ultrasonics
- Budget $3420 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Acoustic Wave Resonator Technologies, Non-Destructive Testing Techniques, Ultrasonics and Acoustic Wave Propagation. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Ultrasonics Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0041-624X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1874-9968 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3420 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Ultrasonics is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3420.
In our subject taxonomy, Ultrasonics is classified under Acoustic Wave Resonator Technologies, Non-Destructive Testing Techniques, Ultrasonics and Acoustic Wave Propagation and Ultrasound Imaging and Elastography.
Ultrasonics 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 3.718.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.718 | 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: S168745376
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