What is the Impact Factor of Neurochemistry International?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Neurochemistry International is 5.50, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Neurochemistry International indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Neurochemistry International is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.338 (Q2) and an H-index of 145.

Who publishes Neurochemistry International and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Neurochemistry International is published by Elsevier Ltd. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,376 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Neurochemistry International?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Neurochemistry International is "NEUROCHEM. INT" with common acronym "neurochemint". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q2SCImago #2,999Hybrid

Neurochemistry International

Acronym:neurochemint

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Abbreviation (ISO):NEUROCHEM. INT

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Identifier (ISSN):0197-0186(Print)/1872-9754(Online)

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Publisher:Elsevier Ltd

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Clarivate IF (2026)

5.5↑ +1.5

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Neurochemistry International

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):5.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

1.338

#2,999

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

145

145 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate0%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

245articles/year

21.08% Gold OA•91.41% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Neurochemistry International is devoted to the rapid publication of outstanding original articles and timely reviews in neurochemistry. Manuscripts on a broad range of topics will be considered, including molecular and cellular neurochemistry, neuropharmacology and genetic aspects of CNS function, neuroimmunology, metabolism as well as the neurochemistry of neurological and psychiatric disorders of the CNS.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology97.8%Medicine89.2%Chemistry86.6%Internal medicine84.5%Biochemistry83.3%Genetics79.1%Psychology78.9%Neuroscience76.3%Endocrinology68%Receptor49%Organic chemistry41.3%Cell biology38.3%Physics37.2%Nuclear magnetic resonance30%Pharmacology28.6%Enzyme28.4%Pathology26%Central nervous system24.5%Psychiatry24.2%Gene23.4%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Neuroscience

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Special Issues

Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank77/328

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

NEUROSCIENCES

Rank59/330

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JCISCIE2026

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank58/328

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

NEUROSCIENCES

Rank63/330

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	77/328	Q1
NEUROSCIENCES	JCRSCIE	59/330	Q1
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	58/328	Q1
NEUROSCIENCES	JCISCIE	63/330	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF5.5

Articles / Year128

Total Citations35

2025

IF4

Articles / Year148

Total Citations439

2024

IF4.4

Articles / Year186

Total Citations2,038

2023

IF4.2

Articles / Year115

Total Citations1,675

2022

IF4.297

Articles / Year130

Total Citations2,176

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	5.5	128	35
2025	4	148	439
2024	4.4	186	2,038
2023	4.2	115	1,675
2022	4.297	130	2,176
2021	3.921	241	6,281
2020	3.881	212	5,217
2019	3.994	244	6,713
2018	3.603	189	5,906
2017	—	228	8,692
2016	—	177	7,351
2015	—	150	6,934

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #2,999Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1980-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular BiologyNeuroscience

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

1.338

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

5.67

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,376 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations2,241

3-Year Documents407

Citable Documents403

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 Rate45.8%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Cell BiologyQ2

Cellular and Molecular NeuroscienceQ2

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: 0%

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)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

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

Neurochemistry International (acronym: neurochemint, abbr: NEUROCHEM. INT, ISSN: 0197-0186) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Elsevier Ltd in England since 1980. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.50, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.338 (Q2), an H-index of 145.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 245 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,376 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.