AAPS PharmSciTech Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1530-9932 Springer Science+Business Media US

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About AAPS PharmSciTech
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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
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-14%
Field avg: 5.04
APC vs Field Avg
+1%
Field avg: $3638

Compared against 22 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about AAPS PharmSciTech

AAPS PharmSciTech does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 4.337 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, AAPS PharmSciTech is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for AAPS PharmSciTech is $3690 USD.

AAPS PharmSciTech is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

AAPS PharmSciTech 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 AAPS PharmSciTech is 1530-9932.

AAPS PharmSciTech sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 4.34, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
4.337
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation 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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