Frontiers in Endocrinology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1664-2392
Frontiers Media
CH
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Frontiers in Endocrinology
Frontiers in Endocrinology (FE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins and Ovarian function and disorders, published by Frontiers Media in CH, catalogued under ISSN 1664-2392. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.97 (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, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2950 USD. OpenAlex records 21,009 works and 438,631 citations, with an h-index of 198.
Frontiers in Endocrinology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Frontiers in Endocrinology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.97, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins 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 Endocrinology makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2950 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Frontiers in Endocrinology 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 Endocrinology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Frontiers in Endocrinology
- Budget $2950 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins, Ovarian function and disorders, Reproductive Biology and Fertility. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1664-2392 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Frontiers Media |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | $2950 USD |
| h-index | 199 |
| Total Works | 21,410 |
| Total Citations | 449,809 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 4.59 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Frontiers in Endocrinology 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 Endocrinology is classified under Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins, Ovarian function and disorders, Reproductive Biology and Fertility and Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment.
Frontiers in Endocrinology is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
OpenAlex records 21,410 works that have together drawn 449,809 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 199; its most recent citation rate stands at 3.970; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 4.59.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.970 | 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 | 2,693 | 10,302 |
| 2024 | 2,535 | 24,894 |
| 2023 | 3,381 | 54,584 |
| 2022 | 3,581 | 74,905 |
| 2021 | 1,948 | 60,081 |
| 2020 | 1,053 | 48,711 |
| 2019 | 928 | 48,713 |
| 2018 | 790 | 44,224 |
| 2017 | 367 | 18,744 |
| 2016 | 175 | 8,655 |
| 2015 | 212 | 10,271 |
| 2014 | 224 | 14,928 |
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Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Endocrinologist-led glucose management in the emergency ICU: a retrospective before-after study
Long Zhang, Zhang-Sheng Zhao, Chun-Xia Gu • 2026
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Sex differences in classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia: a multicenter, real-world analysis
Chiara Simeoli, Davide Ferrari, Marianna Minnetti • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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