European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry Citation Rate 2026
0223-5234
eISSN 1768-3254
Elsevier
FR
Q1 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry (EJMC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cancer therapeutics and mechanisms and Click Chemistry and Applications, published by Elsevier in FR, catalogued under ISSN 0223-5234 (e-ISSN 1768-3254). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.62 (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. OpenAlex records 19,190 works and 693,381 citations, with an h-index of 238.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 75 days.
European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.62, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Cancer therapeutics and 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.
European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 75 days.
Researchers looking to publish in European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry 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 European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 75 days.
- This journal covers Cancer therapeutics and mechanisms, Click Chemistry and Applications, Computational Drug Discovery Methods. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0223-5234 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1768-3254 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | France |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~75 days to first decision |
| h-index | 239 |
| Total Works | 19,193 |
| Total Citations | 699,993 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 6.13 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry is published by Elsevier and based in France. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 4650.
In our subject taxonomy, European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry is classified under Cancer therapeutics and mechanisms, Click Chemistry and Applications, Computational Drug Discovery Methods and Synthesis and Biological Evaluation.
European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry returns a first decision in about 75 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 19,193 works that have together drawn 699,993 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 239; its most recent citation rate stands at 4.622; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 6.13.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.622 | 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
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,195 | 5,423 |
| 2024 | 1,010 | 12,087 |
| 2023 | 943 | 16,639 |
| 2022 | 882 | 19,544 |
| 2021 | 854 | 26,249 |
| 2020 | 992 | 38,130 |
| 2019 | 1,044 | 44,794 |
| 2018 | 999 | 44,958 |
| 2017 | 952 | 46,263 |
| 2016 | 895 | 39,079 |
| 2015 | 711 | 34,860 |
| 2014 | 1,050 | 55,144 |
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