Archives of Pharmacal Research Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0253-6269 eISSN 1976-3786 Springer Nature KR

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Archives of Pharmacal Research
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Archives of Pharmacal Research (APR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms and Natural product bioactivities and synthesis, published by Springer Nature in KR, catalogued under ISSN 0253-6269 (e-ISSN 1976-3786). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.05 (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 ~$4590 USD).

Archives of Pharmacal Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Archives of Pharmacal Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.05, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms 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.

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

Researchers looking to publish in Archives of Pharmacal Research 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 Archives of Pharmacal Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Archives of Pharmacal Research
  • Budget $4590 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms, Natural product bioactivities and synthesis, Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Archives of Pharmacal … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+173%
Field avg: 2.22
APC vs Field Avg
+70%
Field avg: $2705

Compared against 14 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0253-6269
ISSN (Online) 1976-3786
Publisher Springer Nature
Country South Korea
APC / Cost $4590 USD
h-index 125
Total Works 5,691
Total Citations 147,041
2-yr Mean Citedness 7.29 (OpenAlex)
In-depth profile & metrics

Archives of Pharmacal Research is published by Springer Nature and based in South Korea. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4590.

In our subject taxonomy, Archives of Pharmacal Research is classified under Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms, Natural product bioactivities and synthesis, Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds and Phytochemistry and Biological Activities.

Archives of Pharmacal Research is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

OpenAlex records 5,691 works that have together drawn 147,041 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 125; its most recent citation rate stands at 6.053; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 7.29.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Archives of Pharmacal Research

Archives of Pharmacal Research does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 6.053 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Archives of Pharmacal Research is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Archives of Pharmacal Research is $4590 USD.

Archives of Pharmacal Research is published by Springer Nature.

Archives of Pharmacal Research 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 Archives of Pharmacal Research is 0253-6269. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1976-3786.

Archives of Pharmacal Research sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 6.05, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
Non-OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
6.053
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 6.053 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.


Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Publication & citation history by year
YearWorks publishedCitations received
2025 63 358
2024 46 697
2023 58 1,355
2022 57 1,871
2021 69 2,875
2020 97 4,079
2019 99 3,978
2018 98 2,630
2017 126 4,179
2016 178 4,826
2015 160 4,979
2014 215 5,411
Journal at a Glance
5,691
Total Works
147,041
Total Citations
125
h-index
7.29
2-Yr Mean Citedness

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

Top Research Topics

The areas where Archives of Pharmacal Research most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume. Click a topic to see the best journals for it.

Natural product bioactivities and synthesis
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
676 works
Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
Agricultural and Biological Sciences
418 works
287 works
Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
243 works
Bioactive Compounds and Antitumor Agents
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
202 works
Drug Solubulity and Delivery Systems
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
193 works

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S119001223

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