Neuron Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0896-6273 eISSN 1097-4199 Cell Press US

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Neuron
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Neuron (N) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Ion channel regulation and function and Memory and Neural Mechanisms, published by Cell Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 0896-6273 (e-ISSN 1097-4199). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 11.68 (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 operates a subscription model (APC ~$9080 USD). OpenAlex records 14,484 works and 2,831,409 citations, with an h-index of 700.

Neuron Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Neuron has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 11.68, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Ion channel regulation and function 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.

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

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

Submission Tips for Neuron
  • Budget $9080 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Ion channel regulation and function, Memory and Neural Mechanisms, Neural dynamics and brain function. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Neuron Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+76%
Field avg: 6.63
APC vs Field Avg
+143%
Field avg: $3736

Compared against 87 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0896-6273
ISSN (Online) 1097-4199
Publisher Cell Press
Country United States
APC / Cost $9080 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Neuron is published by Cell Press and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 9080.

In our subject taxonomy, Neuron is classified under Ion channel regulation and function, Memory and Neural Mechanisms, Neural dynamics and brain function and Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research.

Neuron 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 11.684.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Neuron

Neuron does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 11.684 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Neuron is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Neuron is $9080 USD.

Neuron is published by Cell Press.

Neuron 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 Neuron is 0896-6273. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1097-4199.

Neuron sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 11.68, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
11.684
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 11.684 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

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S45757444

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