Free Radical Biology and Medicine Journal Citation Rate 2026
0891-5849
eISSN 1873-4596
Elsevier
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Free Radical Biology and Medicine
Free Radical Biology and Medicine (FRBM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress and Genomics, phytochemicals, and oxidative stress, published by Elsevier in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0891-5849 (e-ISSN 1873-4596). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.76 (Q2 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 27,655 works and 1,112,556 citations, with an h-index of 379.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 111 days.
Free Radical Biology and Medicine Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Free Radical Biology and Medicine has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.76, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress 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.
Free Radical Biology and Medicine operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 111 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Free Radical Biology and Medicine 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 Free Radical Biology and Medicine against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Free Radical Biology and Medicine
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 111 days.
- This journal covers Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress, Genomics, phytochemicals, and oxidative stress, Mitochondrial Function and Pathology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0891-5849 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-4596 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~111 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Free Radical Biology and Medicine is published by Elsevier and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Free Radical Biology and Medicine is classified under Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress, Genomics, phytochemicals, and oxidative stress, Mitochondrial Function and Pathology and Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects.
For prospective authors, Free Radical Biology and Medicine returns a first decision in about 111 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.756.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.756 | 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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