Health Science Reports Journal Citation Rate 2026
2398-8835
Wiley
US
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Health Science Reports
Health Science Reports (HSR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies and COVID-19 and Mental Health, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 2398-8835. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.24 (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 $2200 USD.
Health Science Reports Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Health Science Reports has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.24, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies 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, Health Science Reports makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2200 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Health Science Reports 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 Health Science Reports against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Health Science Reports
- Budget $2200 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies, COVID-19 and Mental Health, Child Nutrition and Water Access. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Health Science Reports Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2398-8835 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $2200 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Health Science Reports is published by Wiley and based in United States. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2200.
In our subject taxonomy, Health Science Reports is classified under COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies, COVID-19 and Mental Health, Child Nutrition and Water Access and Global Maternal and Child Health.
Health Science Reports 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 2.245.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.245 | 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
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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