Psychopharmacology Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0033-3158 eISSN 1432-2072 Springer Science+Business Media DE

Q2 Quartile Established Impact

About Psychopharmacology
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Psychopharmacology (P) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Memory and Neural Mechanisms and Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0033-3158 (e-ISSN 1432-2072). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.61 (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 ~$4190 USD). OpenAlex records 18,670 works and 935,153 citations, with an h-index of 288.

Psychopharmacology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Psychopharmacology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.61, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Memory and Neural Mechanisms 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.

Psychopharmacology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Psychopharmacology 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 Psychopharmacology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Psychopharmacology
  • Budget $4190 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Memory and Neural Mechanisms, Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research, Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Psychopharmacology Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-61%
Field avg: 6.61
APC vs Field Avg
+10%
Field avg: $3806

Compared against 72 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0033-3158
ISSN (Online) 1432-2072
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Country Germany
APC / Cost $4190 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Psychopharmacology is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4190.

In our subject taxonomy, Psychopharmacology is classified under Memory and Neural Mechanisms, Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research, Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior and Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling.

Psychopharmacology 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 2.611.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Psychopharmacology

Psychopharmacology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.611 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Psychopharmacology is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Psychopharmacology is $4190 USD.

Psychopharmacology is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

Psychopharmacology shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Psychopharmacology is 0033-3158. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1432-2072.

Psychopharmacology sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.61, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
2.611
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.611 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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OpenAlex ID: S80334769

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