AAPS PharmSciTech Journal Citation Rate 2026
1530-9932
Springer Science+Business Media
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About AAPS PharmSciTech
AAPS PharmSciTech (AP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Drug Delivery Systems and Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery, published by Springer Science+Business Media in US, catalogued under ISSN 1530-9932. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.34 (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 ~$3690 USD). OpenAlex records 5,139 works and 164,216 citations, with an h-index of 141.
AAPS PharmSciTech Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
AAPS PharmSciTech has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.34, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Drug Delivery Systems 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.
AAPS PharmSciTech operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in AAPS PharmSciTech 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 AAPS PharmSciTech against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for AAPS PharmSciTech
- Budget $3690 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Drug Delivery Systems, Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery, Crystallization and Solubility Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How AAPS PharmSciTech Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1530-9932 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3690 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
AAPS PharmSciTech is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3690.
In our subject taxonomy, AAPS PharmSciTech is classified under Advanced Drug Delivery Systems, Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery, Crystallization and Solubility Studies and Drug Solubulity and Delivery Systems.
AAPS PharmSciTech 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 4.337.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.337 | 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: S1234972
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