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, published by Elsevier BV in GB. It is catalogued under ISSN 1043-6618 (electronic ISSN 1096-1186).
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. 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, 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.
| ISSN (Print) | 1043-6618 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1096-1186 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3500 USD |
| h-index | 219 |
| Total Works | 12,267 |
| Total Citations | 385,589 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 10.61 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
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.
Editorially, Pharmacological Research concentrates on Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research, Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling and Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology.
Pharmacological Research is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
OpenAlex records 12,267 works that have together drawn 385,589 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 219; its most recent citation rate stands at 9.370; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 10.61.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| 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.
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 | 493 | 3,577 |
| 2024 | 497 | 9,561 |
| 2023 | 382 | 10,722 |
| 2022 | 498 | 20,157 |
| 2021 | 558 | 28,478 |
| 2020 | 670 | 42,090 |
| 2019 | 445 | 27,483 |
| 2018 | 342 | 20,274 |
| 2017 | 337 | 20,637 |
| 2016 | 453 | 25,929 |
| 2015 | 259 | 15,675 |
| 2014 | 130 | 6,991 |
Journal at a Glance
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Metadata
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S54485712
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