Journal decision profile

International Journal of Psychological Research

Psychology · Medicine

International Journal of Psychological Research's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 0.8, ranking Q3 in Clinical Psychology and 1 other subfield. Two-year citation average from OpenAlex data, updated August 2026.

Universidad de San BuenaventuraCOpISSN 2011-7922eISSN 2011-2084
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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
0.8

Journal Metrics Score 2026 · 2021–2024 window citedness 1.16.

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
305 daysmedian

Middle 50%: 226–346 days

37 of 37 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.
OPENALEX · VERIFY
Not available

No journal-level APC is available in the current OpenAlex snapshot. Cost is excluded from scoring.

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At a glance

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.
0.82026 · 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.
#1174 / 3,740LIFETIME 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.
5.8%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.
0.71MEDIAN 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.
305 daysIQR 226–346 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.
22 / yr2021–2024 AVG
Field-normalized top 10% share5.8%

5 of 86 works · same type, year & subfield

Field-normalized top 1% share0%

0 works · same type, year & subfield

Median FWCI0.71×

Below field-year expectation

Source output rank#1174

of 3,740 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 0.71, so its typical recent paper runs about 29% below its field benchmark.

What does Top 10% Share mean?

5.8% 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

282016
142017
172018
182019
222020
192021
222022
232023
222024
222025

Recent work-type mix

86 OpenAlex works · 2021–2024

Article91.9%
Review4.7%
Editorial3.5%
OpenAlex article is broader than “original research.” PubMed Publication Types can add case-report and clinical-study detail.
Fit signals

Topics and research coverage

OpenAlex topics show the research communities this journal serves.

Leading OpenAlex topics

2021–2024 works
Psychometric Methodologies and Testing6
Face Recognition and Perception4
Intimate Partner and Family Violence4
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development3
Eating Disorders and Behaviors3
EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces3
Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology2
Cancer survivorship and care2
COVID-19 and Mental Health2
Creativity in Education and Neuroscience2
Methodology: OpenAlex snapshot 2026-10-20. FWCI, percentile badges, topics, and type mix use 86 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
Clinical PsychologyQ3
Social PsychologyQ3
HealthQ4

Is International Journal of Psychological Research a good journal?

A mid-ranked Q3 journal by citation data

By citation data, International Journal of Psychological Research is a mid-ranked journal: it is Q3 in Clinical Psychology and 1 other subfield, the third quarter of journals by score, below the subfield median, and ranks #1,714 of 2,466 Psychology journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 70%). International Journal of Psychological Research's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 0.8. Recent papers took a median of 305 days from submission to acceptance, according to PubMed dates. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology, and Health, so check that your topic fits its scope.

Best quartile
Q3
Clinical Psychology
Rank in Psychology
#1,714 of 2,466
Top 70%
2026 Journal Metrics Score
0.8
Acceptance rate
Not published
By the journal or publisher
Submission to acceptance
305 days
Median, PubMed records
Access model
Fully open access
No APC on record in OpenAlex
Papers published in 2025
22
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Q3
Subfield Quartile
N/A
CAS Block

Ranking and source check

#1,714
of 2,466 Psychology field journals
#184
among Q3 Psychology journals

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Journal Details

OpenAlex Works
422
H-Index
31
Fully Open Access
Yes
Recent OA Works
422
Subject Areas
Clinical PsychologySocial PsychologyHealth

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 International Journal of Psychological Research

  1. 1

    Check the scope

    OpenAlex classifies International Journal of Psychological Research's papers in subfields including Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology, and Health. 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.

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  3. 3

    Submit online

    Use the submit link in International Journal of Psychological Research's author guidelines; Universidad de San Buenaventura 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

    The journal is fully open access, and OpenAlex has no article processing charge on record. Check the journal website for current fees and waivers.

  5. 5

    Know what to expect

    Recent accepted papers took a median of 305 days from submission to acceptance, including revisions (PubMed dates). International Journal of Psychological Research does not publish an acceptance rate.

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Common questions about International Journal of Psychological Research

Is International Journal of Psychological Research a good journal?

By citation data, International Journal of Psychological Research is a mid-ranked journal: it is Q3 in Clinical Psychology and 1 other subfield, the third quarter of journals by score, below the subfield median, and ranks #1,714 of 2,466 Psychology journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 70%). International Journal of Psychological Research's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 0.8. Recent papers took a median of 305 days from submission to acceptance, according to PubMed dates. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology, and Health, so check that your topic fits its scope.

What is International Journal of Psychological Research's Journal Metrics Score in 2026?

International Journal of Psychological Research's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 0.8, 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 International Journal of Psychological Research?

We have not found an official acceptance rate published by International Journal of Psychological 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 305 days from submission to acceptance. To judge selectivity, compare International Journal of Psychological Research's quartile and score with similar journals, or ask the editorial office.

What quartile is International Journal of Psychological Research in?

International Journal of Psychological Research's best quartile is Q3. By OpenAlex subfield: Q3 in Clinical Psychology; Q3 in Social Psychology; Q4 in Health. 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 International Journal of Psychological Research will not match this score exactly. Compare journals using one source at a time.

How long does International Journal of Psychological Research take from submission to acceptance?

Across 37 recent PubMed records with both dates, International Journal of Psychological Research took a median of 305 days from submission to acceptance; the middle half took 226–346 days. This interval includes editorial handling and revisions, so it is not the time to a first decision.

Which journals are alternatives to International Journal of Psychological Research?

Comparable journals include Psicothema, Psicologia-Reflexao E Critica, Anales De Psicologia, and International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology. 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 International Journal of Psychological Research?

Submit online through the link in International Journal of Psychological 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 305 days from submission to acceptance in recent PubMed records.

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