Pathology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0031-3025
eISSN 1465-3931
Elsevier BV
GB
Q3 Quartile
About Pathology
Pathology (P) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics and Cancer and Skin Lesions, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0031-3025 (e-ISSN 1465-3931). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.39 (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 ~$3000 USD). OpenAlex records 16,193 works and 136,828 citations, with an h-index of 127.
Pathology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Pathology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.39, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics 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.
Pathology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Pathology 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 Pathology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Pathology
- Budget $3000 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics, Cancer and Skin Lesions, Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Pathology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0031-3025 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1465-3931 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3000 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Pathology 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 3000.
In our subject taxonomy, Pathology is classified under Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics, Cancer and Skin Lesions, Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control and Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment.
Pathology 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 0.392.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.392 | 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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Comparison of immunohistochemistry, PCR, and NGS for the evaluation of mismatch repair deficiency and microsatellite instability in colorectal cancer: a retrospective study
Lei Wang, Yuan Hu, Huazun Yuan • 2026
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Assessment and certification of health facility buildings: a case study in Brasília, Brazil
Rafael Santos Gonçalves de Assis Morais, Gerson Oliveira Penna, Ana Luiza Alves de Oliveira • 2026
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Metadata
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S159118581
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