Acta Psychologica Journal Citation Rate 2026
0001-6918
eISSN 1873-6297
Elsevier BV
NL
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Acta Psychologica
Acta Psychologica (AP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Action Observation and Synchronization and Motor Control and Adaptation, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0001-6918 (e-ISSN 1873-6297). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.64 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $1500 USD. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track.
Acta Psychologica Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Acta Psychologica has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.64, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Action Observation and Synchronization 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Acta Psychologica makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1500 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Acta Psychologica 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 Acta Psychologica against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Acta Psychologica
- Budget $1500 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Action Observation and Synchronization, Motor Control and Adaptation, Multisensory perception and integration. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Acta Psychologica Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0001-6918 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-6297 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $1500 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Acta Psychologica is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1500.
In our subject taxonomy, Acta Psychologica is classified under Action Observation and Synchronization, Motor Control and Adaptation, Multisensory perception and integration and Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies.
Acta Psychologica is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.637.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
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| 2025 | 2.637 | 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.
Research Highlights
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Last updated: May 11, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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