Neural Networks Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0893-6080 eISSN 1879-2782 Elsevier BV GB

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About Neural Networks
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Neural Networks (NN) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Memory and Neural Computing and Domain Adaptation and Few-Shot Learning, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0893-6080 (e-ISSN 1879-2782). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.73 (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 operates a subscription model (APC ~$3350 USD). OpenAlex records 10,310 works and 483,125 citations, with an h-index of 248.

Neural Networks Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Neural Networks has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.73, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Memory and Neural Computing 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.

Neural Networks operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Neural Networks 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 Neural Networks against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Neural Networks
  • Budget $3350 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Advanced Memory and Neural Computing, Domain Adaptation and Few-Shot Learning, Neural Networks Stability and Synchronization. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Neural Networks Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+32%
Field avg: 3.59
APC vs Field Avg
-1%
Field avg: $3386

Compared against 36 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0893-6080
ISSN (Online) 1879-2782
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3350 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Neural Networks is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3350.

In our subject taxonomy, Neural Networks is classified under Advanced Memory and Neural Computing, Domain Adaptation and Few-Shot Learning, Neural Networks Stability and Synchronization and Neural Networks and Applications.

Neural Networks 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 4.732.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Neural Networks

Neural Networks does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 4.732 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Neural Networks is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Neural Networks is $3350 USD.

Neural Networks is published by Elsevier BV.

Neural Networks 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 Neural Networks is 0893-6080. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1879-2782.

Neural Networks sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 4.73, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
4.732
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 4.732 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: S123019304

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