AIDS and Behavior Journal Citation Rate 2026
1090-7165
eISSN 1573-3254
Springer Science+Business Media
NL
Q2 Quartile
About AIDS and Behavior
AIDS and Behavior (AB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Research and Treatment, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 1090-7165 (e-ISSN 1573-3254). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.88 (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 operates a subscription model (APC ~$4190 USD). OpenAlex records 6,548 works and 214,660 citations, with an h-index of 162.
AIDS and Behavior Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
AIDS and Behavior has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.88, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health 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.
AIDS and Behavior operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in AIDS and Behavior 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 AIDS and Behavior against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for AIDS and Behavior
- Budget $4190 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health, HIV Research and Treatment, HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1090-7165 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1573-3254 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $4190 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
AIDS and Behavior is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4190.
In our subject taxonomy, AIDS and Behavior is classified under Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health, HIV Research and Treatment, HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk and HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions.
AIDS and Behavior 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 1.877.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.877 | 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: S6142729
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