World Patent Information Journal Citation Rate 2026
0172-2190
eISSN 1874-690X
Elsevier BV
NL
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About World Patent Information
World Patent Information (WPI) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies and Human auditory perception and evaluation, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0172-2190 (e-ISSN 1874-690X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.36 (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 ~$2750 USD).
World Patent Information Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
World Patent Information has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.36, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Diverse Scientific and Economic 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.
World Patent Information operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in World Patent Information 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 World Patent Information against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for World Patent Information
- Budget $2750 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Human auditory perception and evaluation, Innovation Policy and R&D. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How World Patent Information Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0172-2190 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1874-690X |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $2750 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
World Patent Information is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2750.
In our subject taxonomy, World Patent Information is classified under Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Human auditory perception and evaluation, Innovation Policy and R&D and Intellectual Property and Patents.
World Patent Information 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 2.364.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.364 | 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: S84022812
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