Preventive Medicine Journal Citation Rate 2026
0091-7435
eISSN 1096-0260
Elsevier BV
NL
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Preventive Medicine
Preventive Medicine (PM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Global Cancer Incidence and Screening and Health disparities and outcomes, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0091-7435 (e-ISSN 1096-0260). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.98 (Q2 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 ~$3370 USD). OpenAlex records 10,889 works and 490,089 citations, with an h-index of 261.
Preventive Medicine Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Preventive Medicine has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.98, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Global Cancer Incidence and Screening 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.
Preventive Medicine operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Preventive Medicine 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 Preventive Medicine against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Preventive Medicine
- Budget $3370 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Global Cancer Incidence and Screening, Health disparities and outcomes, Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Preventive Medicine Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0091-7435 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1096-0260 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3370 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Preventive Medicine is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3370.
In our subject taxonomy, Preventive Medicine is classified under Global Cancer Incidence and Screening, Health disparities and outcomes, Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet and Physical Activity and Health.
Preventive Medicine 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 2.981.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.981 | 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: S8081180
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