What is the Impact Factor of Neurobiology of Learning and Memory?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Neurobiology of Learning and Memory is 2.10, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Neurobiology of Learning and Memory indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Neurobiology of Learning and Memory is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.808 (Q2) and an H-index of 140.

Who publishes Neurobiology of Learning and Memory and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Neurobiology of Learning and Memory is published by Academic Press Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,308 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Neurobiology of Learning and Memory?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Neurobiology of Learning and Memory is "NEUROBIOL. LEARN. MEM" with common acronym "ynlme". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q3Scopus Q2SCImago #6,811Hybrid

Neurobiology of Learning and Memory

Acronym:ynlme

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Abbreviation (ISO):NEUROBIOL. LEARN. MEM

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Identifier (ISSN):1074-7427(Print)/1095-9564(Online)

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Publisher:Academic Press Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.1↑ +0.3

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

WoS Categories↓

JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Neurobiology of Learning and Memory

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.1

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.808

#6,811

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

140

140 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ3

Self-Citation Rate4.5%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

139articles/year

38.28% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Neurobiology of Learning and Memory publishes articles examining the neurobiological mechanisms underlying learning and memory at all levels of analysis ranging from molecular biology to synaptic and neural plasticity and behavior. We are especially interested in manuscripts that examine the neural circuits and molecular mechanisms underlying learning, memory and plasticity in both experimental animals and human subjects.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology99.7%Psychology99.6%Neuroscience98.4%Medicine89.5%Internal medicine80.3%Endocrinology73.7%Psychiatry63.6%Chemistry59%Biochemistry51.4%Genetics49.6%Hippocampus44.3%Cognition38.2%Receptor37.1%Cognitive psychology36.4%Hippocampal formation27.3%Mathematics25.5%Statistics21.8%Computer science20.8%Physics20.5%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Behavioral Sciences

Official Website NLM PubMed Catalog Submission Portal SCImago Profile 1 Calls for Papers

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Special Issues

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Rank35/57

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

NEUROSCIENCES

Rank246/330

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PSYCHOLOGY

Rank46/93

IndexSCIE

JCRSSCI2026

PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank83/222

IndexSSCI

JCISCIE2026

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Rank36/57

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

NEUROSCIENCES

Rank195/330

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PSYCHOLOGY

Rank47/93

IndexSCIE

JCISSCI2026

PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Rank105/222

IndexSSCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES	JCRSCIE	35/57	Q3
NEUROSCIENCES	JCRSCIE	246/330	Q3
PSYCHOLOGY	JCRSCIE	46/93	Q2
PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCRSSCI	83/222	Q2
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES	JCISCIE	36/57	Q3
NEUROSCIENCES	JCISCIE	195/330	Q3
PSYCHOLOGY	JCISCIE	47/93	Q3
PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY	JCISSCI	105/222	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.1

Articles / Year53

Total Citations6

2025

IF1.8

Articles / Year71

Total Citations115

2024

IF2.2

Articles / Year74

Total Citations263

2023

IF2.7

Articles / Year96

Total Citations779

2022

IF3.109

Articles / Year77

Total Citations679

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.1	53	6
2025	1.8	71	115
2024	2.2	74	263
2023	2.7	96	779
2022	3.109	77	679
2021	2.877	139	2,601
2020	2.768	161	2,788
2019	3.01	145	2,844
2018	3.244	208	5,664
2017	—	183	4,675
2016	—	251	8,844
2015	—	171	6,768

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #6,811Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1995-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:NeurosciencePsychology

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.808

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.11

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,308 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations478

3-Year Documents221

Citable Documents216

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 Rate50.9%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Behavioral NeuroscienceQ2

Cognitive NeuroscienceQ2

Experimental and Cognitive PsychologyQ2

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 4.5%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Psychology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Neurobiology of Learning and Memory (acronym: ynlme, abbr: NEUROBIOL. LEARN. MEM, ISSN: 1074-7427) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Academic Press Inc. in United States since 1995. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.10, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.808 (Q2), an H-index of 140.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 12.6周, a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 139 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,308 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.