Patient Preference and Adherence Journal Citation Rate 2026
1177-889X
eISSN 1177-889X
Dove Medical Press
GB
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Patient Preference and Adherence
Patient Preference and Adherence (PPA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Medicine (General), published by Dove Medical Press in GB and in circulation since 2008. It is catalogued under ISSN 1177-889X (electronic ISSN 1177-889X).
Patient Preference and Adherence Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Patient Preference and Adherence has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.26, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Medicine (General) 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 a OpenAlex Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, Patient Preference and Adherence makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $3940 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Patient Preference and Adherence 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 Patient Preference and Adherence against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Patient Preference and Adherence
- Budget $3940 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Medicine (General). Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1177-889X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1177-889X |
| Publisher | Dove Medical Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Established | 2008 |
| APC / Cost | $3940 USD |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Patient Preference and Adherence is published by Dove Medical Press, based in United Kingdom and in publication since 2008. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 3940.
In our subject taxonomy, Patient Preference and Adherence is classified under Medicine (General).
Patient Preference and Adherence is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.257.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.257 | 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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