Journal decision profile

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition

Engineering · Environmental Science

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 4.0, ranking Q1 in Sociology and Political Science. Two-year citation average from OpenAlex data, updated August 2026.

Elsevier BVUnited KingdomeISSN 2667-095X
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Journal Metrics Score
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Journal Metrics ScoreThe raw score is citations received in the latest complete year by works from the two previous years, divided by the number of those works. It is calculated from OpenAlex open data (CC0) and is not a percentage grade.
2026
4.0

Journal Metrics Score 2026 · 2021–2024 window citedness 5.80.

Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceCalendar days between the received and accepted dates reported in recent PubMed records. This interval includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
PUBMED

Not available — there are not enough recent PubMed records with both received and accepted dates.

Indicative APC
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Indicative APCThis journal-level estimate comes from the OpenAlex source record. It is not a verified quote and may exclude taxes, waivers, society discounts, or article-type charges. Check the journal's official website before deciding.
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$2,540

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At a glance

Journal decision profile

Each spoke is a 0–100 percentile within a comparable journal cohort—not a percentage grade or a single black-box rating.

Relative profile

Metrics ScoreThe raw 2026 Journal Metrics Score is the recent two-year citation average shown above. The radar converts it to a 0–100 cohort percentile: farther out means a higher score than more comparable journals. It is not a percentage grade.iSource outputThe raw rank compares lifetime output inside the journal’s leading-topic source set. The radar then compares that rank position across Decision Profile journals in the same primary OpenAlex field; when that field has too few profiles, it uses the broader profile set. Farther out means relatively more output, not better research quality.iTop 10% shareThe share of recent papers in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield. The radar converts that share to a 0–100 cohort percentile; it does not predict how a new paper will perform.iMedian FWCICitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected citation level for comparable papers; the radar shows its 0–100 cohort percentile.iOutput volumeAverage works published per year in the recent analysis window, converted to a 0–100 cohort percentile. Farther out means the journal publishes more papers; it does not mean those papers are better.i
Cost is intentionally excluded. Missing APC data is never converted to a zero-dollar fee or a fabricated cost score.

Raw values behind the shape

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Metrics Score
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Metrics ScoreThe 2026 raw Journal Metrics Score shown above. The bar is its 0–100 percentile within the radar's comparable journal cohort; it is not a percentage score.
4.02026 · OPENALEX
Source output rank
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Source output rankThis lifetime journal-wide output rank compares works published by the OpenAlex source with sources associated with the journal’s leading topic. More output does not mean higher quality.
#939 / 1,629LIFETIME OUTPUT
Highly cited papers
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Highly cited papersShare of recent works in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield.
15.1%FIELD-NORMALIZED TOP 10%
Field-normalized impact
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Field-normalized impactCitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected level for comparable work.
1.16MEDIAN FWCI
Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceReceived-to-accepted calendar days from qualified PubMed records. It includes editorial handling and author revisions; it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
—NOT AVAILABLE
Recent output
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Recent outputAverage works published per year across the complete analysis window. This is a volume measure, not a quality score.
23 / yr2021–2024 AVG
Field-normalized top 10% share15.1%

14 of 93 works · same type, year & subfield

Field-normalized top 1% share1.1%

1 works · same type, year & subfield

Median FWCI1.16×

Above field-year expectation

Source output rank#939

of 1,629 topic-associated OpenAlex sources by lifetime output

What does Median FWCI mean?

FWCI compares papers with the same publication year, type, and field. 1.0 is the world average; above 1.0 is above expectation. This journal's median is 1.16, so its typical recent paper runs about 16% above its field benchmark.

What does Top 10% Share mean?

15.1% of recent papers rank in the global top 10% after field normalization. This is easier to compare across specialties than raw citation totals.

Publishing pattern

Publication volume and article mix

Volume is separated from citation accumulation so newer papers are not presented as weaker simply because they are newer.

Works published by year

OpenAlex source records · 2021–2025

152021
262022
292023
232024
342025

Recent work-type mix

93 OpenAlex works · 2021–2024

Article91.4%
Paratext4.3%
Review3.2%
Erratum1.1%
OpenAlex article is broader than “original research.” PubMed Publication Types can add case-report and clinical-study detail.
Fit signals

Topics and research coverage

OpenAlex topics show the research communities this journal serves.

Leading OpenAlex topics

2021–2024 works
Integrated Energy Systems Optimization30
Sustainability and Climate Change Governance11
Climate Change Policy and Economics7
Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure5
Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems5
Energy and Environment Impacts4
Photovoltaic Systems and Sustainability3
Renewable energy and sustainable power systems3
Sustainable Development and Policies3
Microgrid Control and Optimization2
Methodology: OpenAlex snapshot 2026-10-18. FWCI, percentile badges, topics, and type mix use 93 works published 2021–2024. Radar normalization is versioned in the cached profile, and no cost score is assigned without reliable APC data.

Subject Category Quartiles

Quartiles computed within each OpenAlex subfield
CategoryQuartile
Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ2
PollutionQ2
Energy Engineering and Power TechnologyQ3
Sociology and Political ScienceQ1

Is Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition a good journal?

Yes. A Q1 journal by citation data

Yes. By citation data, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition is a strong journal: it is Q1 in Sociology and Political Science and ranks #944 of 3,811 Engineering journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 25%). Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 4.0. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,540 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Pollution, and Energy Engineering and Power Technology, so check that your topic fits its scope.

Best quartile
Q1
Sociology and Political Science
Rank in Engineering
#944 of 3,811
Top 25%
2026 Journal Metrics Score
4.0
Acceptance rate
Not published
By the journal or publisher
Open access fee (APC)
$2,540
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Papers published in 2025
33
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Q1
Subfield Quartile
B4
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Ranking and source check

#944
of 3,811 Engineering field journals
#914
among Q1 Engineering journals

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Journal Details

OpenAlex Works
155
H-Index
24
Fully Open Access
Yes
Recent OA Works
155
Subject Areas
Electrical and Electronic EngineeringPollutionEnergy Engineering and Power TechnologySociology and Political Science

Source: the current OpenAlex source record. OpenAlex works can include multiple work types. Fully Open Access is a source-level flag. Recent OA Works is summed from OpenAlex's counts_by_year series (up to the latest ten years); it is not a lifetime OA percentage. Any APC shown here is an indicative OpenAlex value—verify current charges on the journal's official website.

How to submit to Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition

  1. 1

    Check the scope

    OpenAlex classifies Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition's papers in subfields including Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Pollution, and Energy Engineering and Power Technology. Read the aims and scope page and a few recent papers close to your topic before you prepare the manuscript.

  2. 2

    Follow the author guidelines

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  3. 3

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  4. 4

    Plan for costs

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  5. 5

    Know what to expect

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Common questions about Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition

Is Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition a good journal?

Yes. By citation data, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition is a strong journal: it is Q1 in Sociology and Political Science and ranks #944 of 3,811 Engineering journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 25%). Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 4.0. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,540 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Pollution, and Energy Engineering and Power Technology, so check that your topic fits its scope.

What is Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition's Journal Metrics Score in 2026?

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 4.0, from the August 2026 data release. The score is a two-year citation average computed from OpenAlex (CC0) data: citations received in the most recent complete year to works published in the two prior years, divided by the number of those works.

What is the acceptance rate of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition?

We have not found an official acceptance rate published by Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition or its publisher, and Journal Metrics does not estimate one because submission counts are not public. To judge selectivity, compare Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition's quartile and score with similar journals, or ask the editorial office.

What quartile is Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition in?

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition's best quartile is Q1. By OpenAlex subfield: Q2 in Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Q2 in Pollution; Q3 in Energy Engineering and Power Technology; Q1 in Sociology and Political Science. Quartiles rank journals by Journal Metrics Score within each subfield.

Is the Journal Metrics Score the same as other journal citation metrics?

No. Journal Metrics computes the score independently from OpenAlex open data. Other providers use different citation databases, document types, and counting rules, so their published figures for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition will not match this score exactly. Compare journals using one source at a time.

How much does it cost to publish in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition?

OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $2,540 USD for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition. This journal-level estimate may exclude taxes, waivers, discounts, or article-type fees, so confirm the current charge on the journal's website.

Which journals are alternatives to Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition?

Comparable journals include Advances in Applied Energy, Smart Energy, Cell Reports Sustainability, and Energy and Climate Change. Compare their scores, acceptance times, and costs in the recommended alternatives on this page before choosing where to submit.

How do I submit a paper to Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition?

Most Elsevier and Cell Press journals take submissions through Editorial Manager; each journal has its own site, reached from Submit your article on the journal homepage. Before submitting, check the scope, follow the author guidelines for article type, length, and required statements, and prepare a cover letter.

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