Annals of Neurology Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0364-5134 eISSN 1531-8249 Wiley US

Q1 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher

About Annals of Neurology
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Annals of Neurology (AN) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Epilepsy research and treatment and Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 0364-5134 (e-ISSN 1531-8249). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.30 (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 ~$3610 USD).

Annals of Neurology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Annals of Neurology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.30, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Epilepsy research and treatment 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.

Annals of Neurology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Annals of Neurology 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 Annals of Neurology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Annals of Neurology
  • Budget $3610 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Epilepsy research and treatment, Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases, Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Annals of Neurology Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+72%
Field avg: 2.5
APC vs Field Avg
+18%
Field avg: $3055

Compared against 29 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0364-5134
ISSN (Online) 1531-8249
Publisher Wiley
Country United States
APC / Cost $3610 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Annals of Neurology is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3610.

In our subject taxonomy, Annals of Neurology is classified under Epilepsy research and treatment, Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases, Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies and Neurological disorders and treatments.

Annals of Neurology 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 4.301.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Annals of Neurology

Annals of Neurology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 4.301 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Annals of Neurology is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Annals of Neurology is $3610 USD.

Annals of Neurology is published by Wiley.

Annals of Neurology 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 Annals of Neurology is 0364-5134. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1531-8249.

Annals of Neurology sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 4.30, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
4.301
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 4.301 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

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