Hormones and Behavior Journal Citation Rate 2026
0018-506X
eISSN 1095-6867
Elsevier BV
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Hormones and Behavior
Hormones and Behavior (HB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Behavior and Reproduction and Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 0018-506X (e-ISSN 1095-6867). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.29 (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 ~$3340 USD). OpenAlex records 5,746 works and 290,024 citations, with an h-index of 203.
Hormones and Behavior Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Hormones and Behavior has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.29, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Animal Behavior and Reproduction 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.
Hormones and Behavior operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Hormones and Behavior 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 Hormones and Behavior against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Hormones and Behavior
- Budget $3340 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior, Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Hormones and Behavior Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0018-506X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1095-6867 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3340 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Hormones and Behavior is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3340.
In our subject taxonomy, Hormones and Behavior is classified under Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior, Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones and Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior.
Hormones and Behavior 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 2.293.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.293 | 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: S170105747
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