Frontiers in Neuroscience Journal Citation Rate 2026
1662-453X
eISSN 1662-4548
Frontiers Media
CH
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Frontiers in Neuroscience
Frontiers in Neuroscience (FN) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces and Functional Brain Connectivity Studies, published by Frontiers Media in CH, catalogued under ISSN 1662-453X (e-ISSN 1662-4548). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.52 (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 19,551 works and 496,370 citations, with an h-index of 225.
Frontiers in Neuroscience Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Frontiers in Neuroscience has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.52, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces 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 Neuroscience makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2950 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Frontiers in 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 Neuroscience against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Frontiers in Neuroscience
- Budget $2950 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces, Functional Brain Connectivity Studies, Neural dynamics and brain function. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Frontiers in Neuroscience Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1662-453X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1662-4548 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | $2950 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Frontiers in 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 Neuroscience is classified under EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces, Functional Brain Connectivity Studies, Neural dynamics and brain function and Neuroscience and Neural Engineering.
Frontiers in 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 3.518.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
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| 2025 | 3.518 | 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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Postnatal maturation of the basolateral and paralaminar amygdala in rodents: implications for social–emotional development
David S. Saxon, Joshua Corbin • 2026
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Shengfei Hu, Yanrong Yang, Xingshu Li • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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