Journal of Comparative Physiology A Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0340-7594 eISSN 1432-1351 Springer Science+Business Media DE

Q2 Quartile Established Impact

About Journal of Comparative Physiology A
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Journal of Comparative Physiology A (JCP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Behavior and Reproduction and Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0340-7594 (e-ISSN 1432-1351). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.06 (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 ~$3590 USD).

Journal of Comparative Physiology A Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Journal of Comparative Physiology A has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.06, 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.

Journal of Comparative Physiology A operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Comparative Physiology A 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 Journal of Comparative Physiology A against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Journal of Comparative Physiology A
  • Budget $3590 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior, Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Journal of Comparative … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-18%
Field avg: 2.5
APC vs Field Avg
+7%
Field avg: $3345

Compared against 66 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0340-7594
ISSN (Online) 1432-1351
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Country Germany
APC / Cost $3590 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Journal of Comparative Physiology A is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3590.

In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Comparative Physiology A is classified under Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior, Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior and Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research.

Journal of Comparative Physiology A 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 2.058.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Journal of Comparative Physiology A

Journal of Comparative Physiology A does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.058 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Journal of Comparative Physiology A is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Journal of Comparative Physiology A is $3590 USD.

Journal of Comparative Physiology A is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

Journal of Comparative Physiology A 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 Journal of Comparative Physiology A is 0340-7594. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1432-1351.

Journal of Comparative Physiology A sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.06, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
2.058
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 2.058 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: S69822372

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