Pharmacological Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
1043-6618
eISSN 1096-1186
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About Pharmacological Research
Pharmacological Research (PR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology and Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1043-6618 (e-ISSN 1096-1186). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.37 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $3500 USD. OpenAlex records 12,269 works and 386,073 citations, with an h-index of 219.
Pharmacological Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Pharmacological Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.37, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Pharmacological Research makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $3500 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Pharmacological Research 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 Pharmacological Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Pharmacological Research
- Budget $3500 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology, Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research, Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Pharmacological Research Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1043-6618 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1096-1186 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3500 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Pharmacological Research is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 3500.
In our subject taxonomy, Pharmacological Research is classified under Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology, Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research, Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior and Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects.
Pharmacological Research 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 9.370.
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Citation Rate
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.370 | 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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