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Pharmacology

S. Karger AG · Switzerland

ISSN0031-7012eISSN1423-0313

SJR Q2✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q2+18

Total53

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View on Clarivate Master Journal List ↗

SJR Score

0.74

H-Index

SNIP

0.663

Total Works

6,993

Total Citations

96,327

2yr Mean Citedness

1.40

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Retractions

Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on the pharmacological effects of natural compounds, synthetic drugs, and therapeutic strategies for various diseases. Studies investigate drug efficacy, safety, mechanisms of action, and comparative effectiveness, often employing in vitro, in vivo, and meta-analysis approaches. Topics include cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders, inflammatory conditions, and metabolic diseases.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published—

Annual Volume~ 48 articles / year

StatusActive

Total Publications6,993

Publisher OrgKarger Publishers

Submission Info

Publishing ModelSubscription

Peer Review—

Review Time—

Acceptance Rate—

OA License—

OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

thinkchecksubmit.org

5/12 · 42%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

S. Karger AG

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Does the journal have a website?

No URL

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Is the ISSN verified?

0031-7012 / 1423-0313

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Indexed in a trusted database?

WoS, Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q2

PharmacologyQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Scopus Categories

PharmacologyMedicine (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Receptor Mechanisms and SignalingNeuroscience and Neuropharmacology ResearchDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesNitric Oxide and Endothelin EffectsHuman auditory perception and evaluationNeuropeptides and Animal PhysiologyNeurotransmitter Receptor Influence on BehaviorIon channel regulation and functionPain Mechanisms and TreatmentsDrug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms