Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience Journal Citation Rate 2026
1662-5153
Frontiers Media
CH
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience (FBN) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Memory and Neural Mechanisms and Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior, published by Frontiers Media in CH, catalogued under ISSN 1662-5153. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.98 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2950 USD.
Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.98, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Memory and Neural 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2950 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience 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 Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
- Budget $2950 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Memory and Neural Mechanisms, Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior, Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1662-5153 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Frontiers Media |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | $2950 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience is published by Frontiers Media and based in Switzerland. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2950.
In our subject taxonomy, Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience is classified under Memory and Neural Mechanisms, Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior, Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research and Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior.
Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience 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 2.985.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.985 | 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
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