Journal of Pain Citation Rate 2026
1526-5900
eISSN 1528-8447
Elsevier BV
US
Q3 Quartile
About Journal of Pain
Journal of Pain (JP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation and Pain Management and Opioid Use, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 1526-5900 (e-ISSN 1528-8447). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.93 (Q3 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 ~$3800 USD). OpenAlex records 13,105 works and 234,421 citations, with an h-index of 196.
Journal of Pain Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Pain has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.93, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Musculoskeletal pain 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.
Journal of Pain operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Pain 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 Pain against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Pain
- Budget $3800 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation, Pain Management and Opioid Use, Pain Management and Placebo Effect. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1526-5900 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1528-8447 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3800 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Pain 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 3800.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Pain is classified under Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation, Pain Management and Opioid Use, Pain Management and Placebo Effect and Pain Mechanisms and Treatments.
Journal of Pain 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 0.927.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.927 | 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: S194302669
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