Synapse Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0887-4476 eISSN 1098-2396 Wiley US

Q3 Quartile Verified Publisher

About Synapse
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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
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-64%
Field avg: 3.19
APC vs Field Avg
-17%
Field avg: $3908

Compared against 31 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Synapse

Synapse does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.153 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Synapse is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Synapse is $3240 USD.

Synapse is published by Wiley.

Synapse 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 Synapse is 0887-4476. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1098-2396.

Synapse sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.15, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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Citation Rate
1.153
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation 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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