Neuron Journal Citation Rate 2026
0896-6273
eISSN 1097-4199
Cell Press
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Neuron
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.
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| 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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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation 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
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