Placenta Journal Citation Rate 2026
0143-4004
eISSN 1532-3102
Elsevier BV
NL
Q3 Quartile
About Placenta
Placenta (P) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Birth, Development, and Health and Gestational Diabetes Research and Management, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0143-4004 (e-ISSN 1532-3102). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.89 (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 ~$3610 USD). OpenAlex records 13,398 works and 244,640 citations, with an h-index of 179.
Placenta Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Placenta has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.89, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Birth, Development, and Health 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.
Placenta operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Placenta 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 Placenta against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Placenta
- Budget $3610 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Birth, Development, and Health, Gestational Diabetes Research and Management, Maternal and fetal healthcare. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Placenta Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0143-4004 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1532-3102 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3610 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Placenta is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3610.
In our subject taxonomy, Placenta is classified under Birth, Development, and Health, Gestational Diabetes Research and Management, Maternal and fetal healthcare and Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies.
Placenta 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 0.887.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.887 | 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
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S171513543
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