European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0223-5234 eISSN 1768-3254 Elsevier FR

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About European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
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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.
How European Journal of … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+77%
Field avg: 2.62

Compared against 30 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry

European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 4.622 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry is not an open access journal.

The average time from submission to first decision at European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry is approximately 75 days.

European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry is published by Elsevier.

European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry is not currently listed in the major indexes we track (Scopus, DOAJ, Web of Science). This is not evidence of predatory practice — many legitimate new or regional journals are not yet indexed — but you should verify its peer-review process, editorial board, and indexing directly with the publisher before submitting.

The ISSN of European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry is 0223-5234. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1768-3254.

European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 4.62, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated March 2026

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OpenAlex
Unverified
DOAJ
Non-OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
4.622
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2023
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation 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
YearWorks publishedCitations 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
Journal at a Glance
19,193
Total Works
699,993
Total Citations
239
h-index
6.13
2-Yr Mean Citedness

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

Top Research Topics

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

3,482 works
2,048 works
Cancer therapeutics and mechanisms
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
1,515 works
1,339 works
1,250 works
Bioactive Compounds and Antitumor Agents
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
1,059 works
Journal Metrics
75
Days to Decision

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