Hormones and Behavior Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0018-506X eISSN 1095-6867 Elsevier BV US

Q2 Quartile Established Impact

About Hormones and Behavior
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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
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-3%
Field avg: 2.37
APC vs Field Avg
-5%
Field avg: $3531

Compared against 48 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Hormones and Behavior

Hormones and Behavior does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.293 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Hormones and Behavior is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Hormones and Behavior is $3340 USD.

Hormones and Behavior is published by Elsevier BV.

Hormones and Behavior 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 Hormones and Behavior is 0018-506X. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1095-6867.

Hormones and Behavior sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.29, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Clean
Citation Rate
2.293
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation 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

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OpenAlex ID: S170105747

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