Synapse Journal Citation Rate 2026
0887-4476
eISSN 1098-2396
Wiley
US
Q3 Quartile Verified Publisher
About Synapse
Synapse (S) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Memory and Neural Mechanisms and Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 0887-4476 (e-ISSN 1098-2396). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.15 (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 ~$3240 USD).
Synapse Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Synapse has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.15, placing it in the Q3 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.
Synapse operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Synapse 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 Synapse against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Synapse
- Budget $3240 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Memory and Neural Mechanisms, Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology, Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Synapse Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0887-4476 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1098-2396 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3240 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Synapse is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3240.
In our subject taxonomy, Synapse is classified under Memory and Neural Mechanisms, Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology, Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research and Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior.
Synapse 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 1.153.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.153 | 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: S158211696
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