EFSA Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1831-4732 Wiley IT

Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact Verified Publisher

About EFSA Journal
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EFSA Journal (EJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Wiley in IT, catalogued under ISSN 1831-4732. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.30 (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 is fully open access.

EFSA Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

EFSA Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.30, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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.

As a fully open-access publication, EFSA Journal makes all articles freely available to readers.

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

ISSN (Print) 1831-4732
Publisher Wiley
Country Italy
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h-index 194
Total Works 9,353
Total Citations 197,797
2-yr Mean Citedness 3.49 (OpenAlex)
DOAJ Listed
In-depth profile & metrics

EFSA Journal is published by Wiley and based in Italy. It publishes on an open-access basis.

Editorially, EFSA Journal concentrates on Agricultural safety and regulations, Pesticide Residue Analysis and Safety and Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals.

EFSA Journal is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.

OpenAlex records 9,353 works that have together drawn 197,797 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 194; its most recent citation rate stands at 3.302; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 3.49.

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Frequently Asked Questions about EFSA Journal

EFSA Journal does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 3.302 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, EFSA Journal is an open access journal.

EFSA Journal is published by Wiley.

EFSA Journal shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ, 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 EFSA Journal is 1831-4732.

EFSA Journal sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 3.30, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
Verified
DOAJ
Indexed OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
3.302
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 3.302 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 441 1,027
2024 449 2,974
2023 528 6,137
2022 503 6,193
2021 434 11,504
2020 423 8,292
2019 411 9,454
2018 423 13,653
2017 422 14,136
2016 342 8,650
2015 404 15,856
2014 451 11,371
Journal at a Glance
9,353
Total Works
197,797
Total Citations
194
h-index
3.49
2-Yr Mean Citedness
DOAJ Indexed APC $2400 USD

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

Top Research Topics

The areas where EFSA Journal most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume. Click a topic to see the best journals for it.

Agricultural safety and regulations
Agricultural and Biological Sciences
5,731 works
Pesticide Residue Analysis and Safety
Agricultural and Biological Sciences
3,103 works
1,075 works
Genetically Modified Organisms Research
Agricultural and Biological Sciences
962 works
Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity
Agricultural and Biological Sciences
721 works
470 works
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S2738498342

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