Behavioural Processes Journal Citation Rate 2026
0376-6357
eISSN 1872-8308
Elsevier BV
NL
Q3 Quartile
About Behavioural Processes
Behavioural Processes (BP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Behavior and Reproduction and Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0376-6357 (e-ISSN 1872-8308). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.11 (Q3 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 ~$3170 USD). OpenAlex records 6,079 works and 133,600 citations, with an h-index of 131.
Behavioural Processes Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Behavioural Processes has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.11, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Animal Behavior and Reproduction 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.
Behavioural Processes operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Behavioural Processes 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 Behavioural Processes against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Behavioural Processes
- Budget $3170 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies, Behavioral and Psychological Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Behavioural Processes Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0376-6357 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-8308 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3170 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Behavioural Processes is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3170.
In our subject taxonomy, Behavioural Processes is classified under Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies, Behavioral and Psychological Studies and Plant and animal studies.
Behavioural Processes 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 1.112.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.112 | 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: S128158437
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