Biological Psychiatry
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
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SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
380 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Biological Psychiatry is the official journal of the Society of Biological Psychiatry, whose purpose is to promote excellence in scientific research and education in fields that investigate the nature, causes, mechanisms and treatments of disorders of thought, emotion, or behavior. In accord with this mission, this peer-reviewed, rapid-publication, international journal publishes both basic and clinical contributions from all disciplines and research areas relevant to the pathophysiology and treatment of major psychiatric disorders. The journal publishes novel results of original research which represent an important new lead or significant impact on the field, particularly those addressing genetic and environmental risk factors, neural circuitry and neurochemistry, and important new therapeutic approaches. Reviews and commentaries that focus on topics of current research and interest are also encouraged.
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NEUROSCIENCES
PSYCHIATRY
NEUROSCIENCES
PSYCHIATRY
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisBiological Psychiatry (acronym: bps, abbr: BIOL. PSYCHIATRY, ISSN: 0006-3223) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Elsevier USA in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 10.3, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 3.611 (Q1), an H-index of 380.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Semimonthly, an annual output of approximately 201 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $4,302 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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