What is the Impact Factor of Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology is 4.30, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.120 (Q1) and an H-index of 139.

Who publishes Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology is published by Academic Press Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,232 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology is "REGUL. TOXICOL. PHARM" with common acronym "rtp". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #4,065Hybrid

Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology

Acronym:rtp

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Abbreviation (ISO):REGUL. TOXICOL. PHARM

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Identifier (ISSN):0273-2300(Print)/1096-0295(Online)

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Publisher:Academic Press Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

4.3↑ +0.8

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):4.3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.12

#4,065

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

139

139 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate10%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

178articles/year

39.05% Gold OA•95.17% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology publishes peer reviewed articles that involve the generation, evaluation, and interpretation of experimental animal and human data that are of direct importance and relevance for regulatory authorities with respect to toxicological and pharmacological regulations in society. All peer-reviewed articles that are published should be devoted to improve the protection of human health and environment. Reviews and discussions are welcomed that address legal and/or regulatory decisions with respect to risk assessment and management of toxicological and pharmacological compounds on a scientific basis. It addresses an international readership of scientists, risk assessors and managers, and other professionals active in the field of human and environmental health. Types of peer-reviewed articles published: -Original research articles of relevance for regulatory aspects covering aspects including, but not limited to: 1.Factors influencing human sensitivity 2.Exposure science related to risk assessment 3.Alternative toxicological test methods 4.Frameworks for evaluation and integration of data in regulatory evaluations 5.Harmonization across regulatory agencies 6.Read-across methods and evaluations -Contemporary Reviews on policy related Research issues -Letters to the Editor -Guest Editorials (by Invitation)

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine80.8%Biology79.4%Chemistry72.6%Organic chemistry53.4%Internal medicine53.4%Biochemistry41.2%Genetics38.8%Computer science35.8%Toxicology35.1%Pharmacology29.4%Toxicity27.7%Pathology27.5%Ecology26.7%Endocrinology25.1%Environmental health24.7%Economics24.4%Engineering22.8%Physics22.6%Mathematics22.6%Psychology21.8%Business21.7%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Toxicology

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

MEDICINE, LEGAL

Rank1/24

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY

Rank95/356

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

TOXICOLOGY

Rank28/106

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

MEDICINE, LEGAL

Rank3/24

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY

Rank41/356

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

TOXICOLOGY

Rank10/106

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
MEDICINE, LEGAL	JCRSCIE	1/24	Q1
PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY	JCRSCIE	95/356	Q2
TOXICOLOGY	JCRSCIE	28/106	Q2
MEDICINE, LEGAL	JCISCIE	3/24	Q1
PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY	JCISCIE	41/356	Q1
TOXICOLOGY	JCISCIE	10/106	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF4.3

Articles / Year176

Total Citations65

2025

IF3.5

Articles / Year187

Total Citations559

2024

IF3

Articles / Year156

Total Citations1,263

2023

IF3.4

Articles / Year169

Total Citations2,019

2022

IF3.598

Articles / Year158

Total Citations2,476

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	4.3	176	65
2025	3.5	187	559
2024	3	156	1,263
2023	3.4	169	2,019
2022	3.598	158	2,476
2021	3.271	190	3,853
2020	2.652	220	5,187
2019	2.996	264	5,923
2018	2.815	263	6,772
2017	—	301	11,670
2016	—	295	8,382
2015	—	296	16,245

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #4,065Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1970, 1981-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:MedicinePharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.12

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

4.48

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,232 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations2,082

3-Year Documents454

Citable Documents402

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

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)6

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate49.3%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q1

ToxicologyQ1

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: 10%

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):

2区MEDICINE, LEGAL

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

Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology (acronym: rtp, abbr: REGUL. TOXICOL. PHARM, ISSN: 0273-2300) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Academic Press Inc. in United States since 1981. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.30, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.120 (Q1), an H-index of 139.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 9.5周, a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 178 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,232 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.