Journal decision profile

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica

Medicine · Psychology

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica acceptance rate14%Reported by Wiley

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 3.6, ranking Q1 in Psychiatry and Mental health and 2 other subfields. Two-year citation average from OpenAlex data, updated August 2026.

WileyUnited KingdompISSN 0001-690XeISSN 1600-0447
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Journal Metrics Score
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Journal Metrics ScoreThe raw score is citations received in the latest complete year by works from the two previous years, divided by the number of those works. It is calculated from OpenAlex open data (CC0) and is not a percentage grade.
2026
3.6

Journal Metrics Score 2026 · 2021–2024 window citedness 4.13.

Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceCalendar days between the received and accepted dates reported in recent PubMed records. This interval includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
PUBMED
124 daysmedian

Middle 50%: 88–156 days

100 of 100 PubMed-indexed articles · 100% coverage · 2024–2025

Indicative APC
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Indicative APCThis journal-level estimate comes from the OpenAlex source record. It is not a verified quote and may exclude taxes, waivers, society discounts, or article-type charges. Check the journal's official website before deciding.
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$4,880

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Journal decision profile

Each spoke is a 0–100 percentile within a comparable journal cohort—not a percentage grade or a single black-box rating.

Relative profile

Metrics ScoreThe raw 2026 Journal Metrics Score is the recent two-year citation average shown above. The radar converts it to a 0–100 cohort percentile: farther out means a higher score than more comparable journals. It is not a percentage grade.iSource outputThe raw rank compares lifetime output inside the journal’s leading-topic source set. The radar then compares that rank position across Decision Profile journals in the same primary OpenAlex field; when that field has too few profiles, it uses the broader profile set. Farther out means relatively more output, not better research quality.iTop 10% shareThe share of recent papers in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield. The radar converts that share to a 0–100 cohort percentile; it does not predict how a new paper will perform.iMedian FWCICitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected citation level for comparable papers; the radar shows its 0–100 cohort percentile.iSubmission-to-acceptanceCalendar days from the received date to the accepted date in recent PubMed records. This includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not the time to first decision and not pure peer-review time. The radar uses a 0–100 cohort percentile with shorter observed timing plotted farther out; it does not measure review quality.iOutput volumeAverage works published per year in the recent analysis window, converted to a 0–100 cohort percentile. Farther out means the journal publishes more papers; it does not mean those papers are better.i
Cost is intentionally excluded. Missing APC data is never converted to a zero-dollar fee or a fabricated cost score.

Raw values behind the shape

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Metrics Score
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Metrics ScoreThe 2026 raw Journal Metrics Score shown above. The bar is its 0–100 percentile within the radar's comparable journal cohort; it is not a percentage score.
3.62026 · OPENALEX
Source output rank
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Source output rankThis lifetime journal-wide output rank compares works published by the OpenAlex source with sources associated with the journal’s leading topic. More output does not mean higher quality.
#26 / 2,497LIFETIME OUTPUT
Highly cited papers
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Highly cited papersShare of recent works in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield.
24.6%FIELD-NORMALIZED TOP 10%
Field-normalized impact
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Field-normalized impactCitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected level for comparable work.
1.62MEDIAN FWCI
Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceReceived-to-accepted calendar days from qualified PubMed records. It includes editorial handling and author revisions; it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
124 daysIQR 88–156 DAYS
Recent output
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Recent outputAverage works published per year across the complete analysis window. This is a volume measure, not a quality score.
140 / yr2021–2024 AVG
Field-normalized top 10% share24.6%

138 of 560 works · same type, year & subfield

Field-normalized top 1% share1.1%

6 works · same type, year & subfield

Median FWCI1.62×

Above field-year expectation

Source output rank#26

of 2,497 topic-associated OpenAlex sources by lifetime output

What does Median FWCI mean?

FWCI compares papers with the same publication year, type, and field. 1.0 is the world average; above 1.0 is above expectation. This journal's median is 1.62, so its typical recent paper runs about 62% above its field benchmark.

What does Top 10% Share mean?

24.6% of recent papers rank in the global top 10% after field normalization. This is easier to compare across specialties than raw citation totals.

Publishing pattern

Publication volume and article mix

Volume is separated from citation accumulation so newer papers are not presented as weaker simply because they are newer.

Works published by year

OpenAlex source records · 2016–2025

1592016
1632017
1592018
1562019
1392020
1332021
1472022
1342023
1462024
1322025

Recent work-type mix

560 OpenAlex works · 2021–2024

Article69.1%
Paratext18%
Review11.3%
Letter1.3%
Editorial0.2%
Erratum0.2%
OpenAlex article is broader than “original research.” PubMed Publication Types can add case-report and clinical-study detail.
Fit signals

Topics and medical subject coverage

OpenAlex topics show research communities; MeSH keeps the medical taxonomy recognizable.

Major MeSH signals

PubMed-indexed works

Select a MeSH signal to see how much Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica publishes on it, from PubMed counts for the last five complete years.

Leading OpenAlex topics

2021–2024 works
Schizophrenia research and treatment73
Bipolar Disorder and Treatment65
Suicide and Self-Harm Studies32
Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies30
Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum27
Treatment of Major Depression26
Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders14
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research12
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder10
Mental Health Treatment and Access10
Methodology: OpenAlex snapshot 2026-10-16. FWCI, percentile badges, topics, and type mix use 560 works published 2021–2024. Radar normalization is versioned in the cached profile, and no cost score is assigned without reliable APC data.

Subject Category Quartiles

Quartiles computed within each OpenAlex subfield
CategoryQuartile
Psychiatry and Mental healthQ1
PhilosophyQ1
Clinical PsychologyQ1

Is Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica a good journal?

Yes. A Q1 journal by citation data

Yes. By citation data, Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica is a strong journal: it is Q1 in Psychiatry and Mental health and 2 other subfields and ranks #987 of 6,272 Medicine journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 16%). Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 3.6. Wiley reports an acceptance rate of 14%. Recent papers took a median of 124 days from submission to acceptance, according to PubMed dates. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $4,880 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Psychiatry and Mental health, Philosophy, and Clinical Psychology, so check that your topic fits its scope.

Best quartile
Q1
Psychiatry and Mental health
Rank in Medicine
#987 of 6,272
Top 16%
2026 Journal Metrics Score
3.6
Acceptance rate
14%
Reported by Wiley
Submission to acceptance
124 days
Median, PubMed records
Indicative APC
$4,880
OpenAlex, verify with the journal
Papers published in 2025
133
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Q1
Subfield Quartile
B2
CAS Block

Ranking and source check

#987
of 6,272 Medicine field journals
#981
among Q1 Medicine journals

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Journal Details

OpenAlex Works
17,192
H-Index
240
Fully Open Access
No
Recent OA Works
1,768
Subject Areas
Psychiatry and Mental healthPhilosophyClinical Psychology

Source: the current OpenAlex source record. OpenAlex works can include multiple work types. Fully Open Access is a source-level flag. Recent OA Works is summed from OpenAlex's counts_by_year series (up to the latest ten years); it is not a lifetime OA percentage. Any APC shown here is an indicative OpenAlex value—verify current charges on the journal's official website.

How to submit to Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica

  1. 1

    Check the scope

    OpenAlex classifies Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica's papers in subfields including Psychiatry and Mental health, Philosophy, and Clinical Psychology. Read the aims and scope page and a few recent papers close to your topic before you prepare the manuscript.

  2. 2

    Follow the author guidelines

    Article types, word and figure limits, reference style, and the required statements (data availability, ethics, conflicts of interest, author contributions) are set by the journal. Prepare the cover letter and files to match them.

    Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica homepage ↗
  3. 3

    Submit online

    Use the submit link in Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica's author guidelines; Wiley runs the submission site. Every author usually needs an ORCID iD, and the corresponding author needs an account on the submission site.

  4. 4

    Plan for costs

    OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $4,880 USD. Check the current fee, waivers, and any institutional agreement on the journal website.

  5. 5

    Know what to expect

    Recent accepted papers took a median of 124 days from submission to acceptance, including revisions (PubMed dates). Wiley reports an acceptance rate of 14%.

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Common questions about Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica

Is Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica a good journal?

Yes. By citation data, Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica is a strong journal: it is Q1 in Psychiatry and Mental health and 2 other subfields and ranks #987 of 6,272 Medicine journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 16%). Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 3.6. Wiley reports an acceptance rate of 14%. Recent papers took a median of 124 days from submission to acceptance, according to PubMed dates. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $4,880 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Psychiatry and Mental health, Philosophy, and Clinical Psychology, so check that your topic fits its scope.

What is Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica's Journal Metrics Score in 2026?

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 3.6, from the August 2026 data release. The score is a two-year citation average computed from OpenAlex (CC0) data: citations received in the most recent complete year to works published in the two prior years, divided by the number of those works.

What is the acceptance rate of Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica?

Wiley reports an acceptance rate of 14% for Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. Accepted papers took a median of 124 days from submission to acceptance in recent PubMed records. Publishers calculate acceptance rates differently, for example whether desk rejections are counted, so compare rates from the same publisher.

What quartile is Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica in?

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica's best quartile is Q1. By OpenAlex subfield: Q1 in Psychiatry and Mental health; Q1 in Philosophy; Q1 in Clinical Psychology. Quartiles rank journals by Journal Metrics Score within each subfield.

Is the Journal Metrics Score the same as other journal citation metrics?

No. Journal Metrics computes the score independently from OpenAlex open data. Other providers use different citation databases, document types, and counting rules, so their published figures for Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica will not match this score exactly. Compare journals using one source at a time.

How long does Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica take from submission to acceptance?

Across 100 recent PubMed records with both dates, Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica took a median of 124 days from submission to acceptance; the middle half took 88–156 days. This interval includes editorial handling and revisions, so it is not the time to a first decision.

How much does it cost to publish in Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica?

OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $4,880 USD for Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. This journal-level estimate may exclude taxes, waivers, discounts, or article-type fees, so confirm the current charge on the journal's website.

Which journals are alternatives to Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica?

Comparable journals include Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology, and European Journal of Psychiatry. Compare their scores, acceptance times, and costs in the recommended alternatives on this page before choosing where to submit.

How do I submit a paper to Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica?

Submit online through the link in Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica's author guidelines on the journal homepage. Before submitting, check the scope, follow the author guidelines for article type, length, and required statements, and prepare a cover letter. Accepted papers took a median of 124 days from submission to acceptance in recent PubMed records.

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