Journal decision profile

Archives of Pharmacal Research

Medicine · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Archives of Pharmacal Research's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 7.4, ranking Q1 in Molecular Biology and 3 other subfields. Two-year citation average from OpenAlex data, updated August 2026.

Springer NatureSouth KoreapISSN 0253-6269eISSN 1976-3786
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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
7.4

Journal Metrics Score 2026 · 2021–2024 window citedness 8.39.

Review & acceptance time
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Review & acceptance timeCalendar 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
187 daysmedian

Middle 50%: 126–254 days

98 of 100 PubMed-indexed articles · 98% coverage · 2024–2025

Archives of Pharmacal Research accepts papers a median of 187 days after submission, including peer review and revisions. That is slower than 96% of comparable journals with PubMed timing data.

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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$5,290

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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.
7.42026 · 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.
#87 / 2,034LIFETIME 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.
43.7%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.
2.08MEDIAN 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.
187 daysIQR 126–254 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.
57 / yr2021–2024 AVG
Field-normalized top 10% share43.7%

100 of 229 works · same type, year & subfield

Field-normalized top 1% share4.8%

11 works · same type, year & subfield

Median FWCI2.08×

Above field-year expectation

Source output rank#87

of 2,034 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 2.08, so its typical recent paper runs about 108% above its field benchmark.

What does Top 10% Share mean?

43.7% 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

1772016
1262017
982018
992019
972020
682021
572022
582023
462024
632025

Recent work-type mix

229 OpenAlex works · 2021–2024

Article95.6%
Erratum2.6%
Review1.7%
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 Archives of Pharmacal Research publishes on it, from PubMed counts for the last five complete years.

Leading OpenAlex topics

2021–2024 works
Pharmacogenetics and Drug Metabolism20
Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis6
Adipose Tissue and Metabolism5
Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment5
Ginseng Biological Effects and Applications4
Inflammatory Bowel Disease4
Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research4
Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments4
Phytochemistry and Biological Activities4
Autophagy in Disease and Therapy3
Methodology: OpenAlex snapshot 2026-10-22. FWCI, percentile badges, topics, and type mix use 229 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
Molecular BiologyQ1
Plant ScienceQ1
Organic ChemistryQ1
PharmacologyQ1

Is Archives of Pharmacal Research a good journal?

Yes. A Q1 journal by citation data

Yes. By citation data, Archives of Pharmacal Research is a strong journal: it is Q1 in Molecular Biology and 3 other subfields and ranks #243 of 3,784 Biology & Basic Science journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 7%). Archives of Pharmacal Research's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 7.4. Recent papers took a median of 187 days from submission to acceptance, according to PubMed dates. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $5,290 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Molecular Biology, Plant Science, and Organic Chemistry, so check that your topic fits its scope.

Best quartile
Q1
Molecular Biology
Rank in Biology & Basic Science
#243 of 3,784
Top 7%
2026 Journal Metrics Score
7.4
Acceptance rate
Not published
By the journal or publisher
Submission to acceptance
187 days
Median, PubMed records
Indicative APC
$5,290
OpenAlex, verify with the journal
Papers published in 2025
63
OpenAlex works

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Q1
Subfield Quartile
B3
CAS Block

Ranking and source check

#243
of 3,784 Biology & Basic Science field journals
#243
among Q1 Biology & Basic Science journals

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Journal Details

OpenAlex Works
5,691
H-Index
125
Fully Open Access
No
Recent OA Works
309
Subject Areas
Molecular BiologyPlant ScienceOrganic ChemistryPharmacology

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 Archives of Pharmacal Research

  1. 1

    Check the scope

    OpenAlex classifies Archives of Pharmacal Research's papers in subfields including Molecular Biology, Plant Science, and Organic Chemistry. 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.

    Archives of Pharmacal Research homepage ↗
  3. 3

    Submit online

    Use the submit link in Archives of Pharmacal Research's author guidelines; Springer Nature 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 $5,290 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 187 days from submission to acceptance, including revisions (PubMed dates). Archives of Pharmacal Research does not publish an acceptance rate.

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Common questions about Archives of Pharmacal Research

Is Archives of Pharmacal Research a good journal?

Yes. By citation data, Archives of Pharmacal Research is a strong journal: it is Q1 in Molecular Biology and 3 other subfields and ranks #243 of 3,784 Biology & Basic Science journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 7%). Archives of Pharmacal Research's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 7.4. Recent papers took a median of 187 days from submission to acceptance, according to PubMed dates. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $5,290 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Molecular Biology, Plant Science, and Organic Chemistry, so check that your topic fits its scope.

What is Archives of Pharmacal Research's Journal Metrics Score in 2026?

Archives of Pharmacal Research's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 7.4, 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 Archives of Pharmacal Research?

We have not found an official acceptance rate published by Archives of Pharmacal Research or its publisher, and Journal Metrics does not estimate one because submission counts are not public. What recent PubMed records do show is speed: accepted papers took a median of 187 days from submission to acceptance. To judge selectivity, compare Archives of Pharmacal Research's quartile and score with similar journals, or ask the editorial office.

What quartile is Archives of Pharmacal Research in?

Archives of Pharmacal Research's best quartile is Q1. By OpenAlex subfield: Q1 in Molecular Biology; Q1 in Plant Science; Q1 in Organic Chemistry; Q1 in Pharmacology. 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 Archives of Pharmacal Research will not match this score exactly. Compare journals using one source at a time.

How long does Archives of Pharmacal Research take to accept a paper?

Archives of Pharmacal Research accepts papers a median of 187 days after submission across 98 recent PubMed records with both dates; the middle half took 126–254 days. This includes peer review, editorial handling, and revisions.

How long is the peer review time at Archives of Pharmacal Research?

PubMed records when a manuscript was received and accepted, not the individual review stages, so peer review time on its own is not available. The full time from submission to acceptance at Archives of Pharmacal Research, which includes peer review and revisions, has a median of 187 days. For the time to a first decision, check the journal's own website.

Is Archives of Pharmacal Research faster than similar journals?

Archives of Pharmacal Research's median of 187 days from submission to acceptance is slower than 96% of comparable journals with PubMed timing data.

How much does it cost to publish in Archives of Pharmacal Research?

OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $5,290 USD for Archives of Pharmacal Research. 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 Archives of Pharmacal Research?

Comparable journals include Drug Metabolism Reviews, Cts-Clinical and Translational Science, Clinical Pharmacokinetics, and Expert Opinion On Drug Metabolism & Toxicology. 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 Archives of Pharmacal Research?

Submit online through the link in Archives of Pharmacal Research'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 187 days from submission to acceptance in recent PubMed records.

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