What is the Impact Factor of Current Topics in Pharmacology?

The journal Current Topics in Pharmacology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, quartile Q1) with official metrics continually updated on ImpaQ.

Is Current Topics in Pharmacology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Current Topics in Pharmacology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.117 (Q4) and an H-index of 9.

Who publishes Current Topics in Pharmacology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Current Topics in Pharmacology is published by Research Trends. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,281 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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Current Topics in Pharmacology

Identifier (ISSN):0972-4559(Print)

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Publisher:Research Trends

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Clarivate IF trend for Current Topics in Pharmacology

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2023):0

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q4

0.117

#28,517

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

9 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation RateN/A

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

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2articles/year

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Aims & Scope

Current Topics in Pharmacology is an international forum to communicate current perspectives in drug research. The journal presents research in basic and clinical pharmacology and related fields. It covers biochemical pharmacology, molecular pharmacology, immunopharmacology, pharmacogenetics, analytical toxicology, neuropsychopharmacology, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics and clinical pharmacology. It publishes full-length review articles, mini-reviews and original research communications.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine90.2%Biology87.8%Internal medicine82.9%Genetics58.5%Chemistry58.5%Biochemistry43.9%Pharmacology34.1%Endocrinology31.7%Psychology24.4%Cell biology24.4%Psychiatry22%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Pharmacology (medical)

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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

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IF0

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Total Citations1

2021

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Articles / Year3

Total Citations2

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Articles / Year1

Total Citations0

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Articles / Year1

Total Citations0

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Articles / Year1

Total Citations4

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2023	0	2	1
2021	—	3	2
2020	—	1	0
2019	—	1	0
2018	—	1	4
2017	—	2	1
2016	—	2	2
2014	—	1	0
2013	—	1	3
2012	—	2	2
2009	—	3	1
2007	—	1	1

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #28,517Scopus Q4SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2006-2024

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Scopus Broad Areas:MedicinePharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q4

0.117

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q4

Citations / Doc (2 years)

0.47

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,281 USD

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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations9

3-Year Documents25

Citable Documents25

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate0.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

PharmacologyQ4

Pharmacology (medical)Q4

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

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CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

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2021

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2022

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2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Current Topics in Pharmacology (ISSN: 0972-4559) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Research Trends in India. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (SCIE) in quartile Q1, a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.117 (Q4), an H-index of 9.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 2 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,281 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.