World Patent Information Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0172-2190 eISSN 1874-690X Elsevier BV NL

Q2 Quartile Established Impact

About World Patent Information
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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
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-30%
Field avg: 3.38
APC vs Field Avg
-19%
Field avg: $3412

Compared against 82 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about World Patent Information

World Patent Information does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.364 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, World Patent Information is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for World Patent Information is $2750 USD.

World Patent Information is published by Elsevier BV.

World Patent Information 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 World Patent Information is 0172-2190. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1874-690X.

World Patent Information sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.36, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
2.364
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation 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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