Hearing Research Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0378-5955 eISSN 1878-5891 Elsevier BV NL

Q2 Quartile Established Impact

About Hearing Research
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Hearing Research (HR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation and Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0378-5955 (e-ISSN 1878-5891). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.13 (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 (APC ~$4010 USD). OpenAlex records 9,064 works and 335,686 citations, with an h-index of 193.

Hearing Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Hearing Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.13, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation 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.

Hearing Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Hearing Research 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 Hearing Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Hearing Research
  • Budget $4010 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation, Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics, Neural dynamics and brain function. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Hearing Research Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-35%
Field avg: 3.26
APC vs Field Avg
+11%
Field avg: $3606

Compared against 33 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0378-5955
ISSN (Online) 1878-5891
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country Netherlands
APC / Cost $4010 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Hearing Research is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4010.

In our subject taxonomy, Hearing Research is classified under Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation, Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics, Neural dynamics and brain function and Noise Effects and Management.

Hearing Research 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 2.129.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hearing Research

Hearing Research does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.129 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Hearing Research is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Hearing Research is $4010 USD.

Hearing Research is published by Elsevier BV.

Hearing Research shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Hearing Research is 0378-5955. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1878-5891.

Hearing Research sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.13, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
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Predatory Check
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Citation Rate
2.129
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.129 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

OpenAlex ID: S82774605

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