Brachytherapy Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1538-4721 eISSN 1873-1449 Elsevier BV US

Q3 Quartile

About Brachytherapy
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Brachytherapy (B) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques and Breast Cancer Treatment Studies, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 1538-4721 (e-ISSN 1873-1449). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.40 (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 ~$3000 USD). OpenAlex records 6,680 works and 37,378 citations, with an h-index of 66.

Brachytherapy Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Brachytherapy has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.40, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques 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.

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

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

Submission Tips for Brachytherapy
  • Budget $3000 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques, Breast Cancer Treatment Studies, Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Brachytherapy Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-77%
Field avg: 1.7
APC vs Field Avg
-6%
Field avg: $3208

Compared against 28 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 1538-4721
ISSN (Online) 1873-1449
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United States
APC / Cost $3000 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Brachytherapy is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3000.

In our subject taxonomy, Brachytherapy is classified under Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques, Breast Cancer Treatment Studies, Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments and Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment.

Brachytherapy 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 0.399.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brachytherapy

Brachytherapy does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 0.399 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Brachytherapy is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Brachytherapy is $3000 USD.

Brachytherapy is published by Elsevier BV.

Brachytherapy 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 Brachytherapy is 1538-4721. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-1449.

Brachytherapy sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 0.40, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Predatory Check
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Citation Rate
0.399
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 0.399 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: S38112244

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