Neuroscience Journal Citation Rate 2026
0306-4522
eISSN 1873-7544
Elsevier BV
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Neuroscience
Neuroscience (N) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0306-4522 (e-ISSN 1873-7544). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.39 (Q2 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.
Neuroscience Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Neuroscience has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.39, placing it in the Q2 quartile. 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.
Neuroscience operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Neuroscience 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 Neuroscience against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0306-4522 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-7544 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| h-index | 369 |
| Total Works | 29,607 |
| Total Citations | 1,603,736 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.72 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Neuroscience is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 3000.
Editorially, Neuroscience concentrates on Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research, Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology and Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling.
Neuroscience is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 29,607 works that have together drawn 1,603,736 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 369; its most recent citation rate stands at 2.390; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.72.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.390 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,003 | 1,877 |
| 2024 | 563 | 3,271 |
| 2023 | 378 | 3,234 |
| 2022 | 393 | 5,114 |
| 2021 | 454 | 7,375 |
| 2020 | 595 | 12,753 |
| 2019 | 609 | 14,669 |
| 2018 | 607 | 17,880 |
| 2017 | 731 | 22,160 |
| 2016 | 718 | 27,832 |
| 2015 | 884 | 40,392 |
| 2014 | 830 | 33,633 |
Journal at a Glance
Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.
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Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Rethinking cervical deep lymphovenous anastomosis in Alzheimer’s disease: problems and prospects
Gaiqing Wang, H Y Li, Sen Zhang • 2026
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Postnatal maturation of the basolateral and paralaminar amygdala in rodents: implications for social–emotional development
David S. Saxon, Joshua Corbin • 2026
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NADPH Oxidase–Driven Oxidative Profile in Adult Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: NOX2/NOX4 Activation and Lipid Peroxidation
Gülsüm Zuhal Kamış, Faruk Kurhan, Hamit Hakan • 2026
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Can exercise combined with transcranial direct current stimulation improve cognitive function in older adults? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Shengfei Hu, Yanrong Yang, Xingshu Li • 2026
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Dose-related Manic Switch with Psychotic Features Following Bupropion Titration: A Case Report
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