Impact Factor and CiteScore rankings reflect growth for Acta Acustica

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Published on 08 July 2025

We are pleased to announce that Acta Acustica received an Impact Factor of 1.4 in the 2025 release of Journal Citation Reports™ (JCR), published recently by Clarivate Analytics. This new Impact Factor represents a 40% increase, up from 1 last year.

Acta Acustica, the Journal of the European Acoustics Association (EAA), is firmly establishing itself in the ever-expanding acoustics discipline. It’s 2024 CiteScore (Elsevier) is 3.3, an increase of 17.9% compared to 2023. The journal ranks in several CiteScore categories including Computer Science Applications, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Acoustics and Ultrasonics, and Speech and Hearing, demonstrating the breadth of its impact across multiple disciplines and practical applications. In the Music category, it ranks in the 94th percentile, confirming its position as a leading international publication.

Aliénor Decours-Perez, Journal Publisher at EDP Sciences, commented on the journal’s new rankings: “Acta Acustica has long been a trusted and valued publication in acoustics, we are delighted to see this increase in metrics that reflect the multi- and inter-disciplinary impact of the research we publish. We would like to thank everyone involved, from the authors and peer-reviewers to the editorial board and the publishing team, for making it possible. Of course, thanks must also go to the funders of the journal for their commitment and continuous support to enable truly equitable access to this research since Acta Acustica transitioned to Diamond Open Access in January.”

Since January 2025, Acta Acustica has been a fully Diamond Open Access journal, meaning it is fully free to read, publish and reuse, regardless of academic affiliation or geographical limits. The journal is currently seeking further support to ensure the sustainability of this model for the years to come. If you are interested in finding out more about supporting open access publication in Acta Acustica, please visit our dedicated webpage.

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