Journal of Lipid Research Citation Rate 2026
0022-2275
eISSN 1539-7262
Elsevier BV
US
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Journal of Lipid Research
Journal of Lipid Research (JLR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism and Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 0022-2275 (e-ISSN 1539-7262). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.68 (Q1 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 $2500 USD. OpenAlex records 13,250 works and 886,473 citations, with an h-index of 324.
Journal of Lipid Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Lipid Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.68, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism 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, Journal of Lipid Research makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2500 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Lipid 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 Journal of Lipid Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Lipid Research
- Budget $2500 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins, Fatty Acid Research and Health. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0022-2275 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1539-7262 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $2500 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Lipid Research is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2500.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Lipid Research is classified under Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins, Fatty Acid Research and Health and Lipid metabolism and biosynthesis.
Journal of Lipid 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 3.684.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.684 | 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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