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European Pharmaceutical Journal

de Gruyter Β· Germany Β· Est. 2016

ISSN2453-6725
SJR Q4βœ“ Scopus / SJRβœ“ DOAJβœ“ Open Access
58
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
β—† DOAJ-listed52
βœ“ Corroboration (1 more)+6
Total58
Third-party records Β· how this is calculated Β· Report an error β†’
⚑ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
21
weeks to publish Β· journal-reported
Slow Β· vs ~15 wk median
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals. If this journal has one, it appears on the journal’s page β†—
SJR Scorei
0.149
H-Indexi
8
CiteScore
ViewΒ β†—
Scopus metric Β· on the journal’s page
SNIPi
0.12
Total Worksi
162
Total Citationsi
343
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.29
Open Impact Factor alternative
Retractions
1
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope

European Pharmaceutical Journal, previously Acta Facultatis Pharmaceuticae Universitatis Comenianae is a biannual peer-reviewed open-access journal that covers all areas of pharmaceutical sciences. It has recently transitioned to the Sciendo imprint, enhancing its visibility and accessibility. Readers can stay updated on the latest research in pharmaceutical and related sciences, particularly from Central Europe. The journal features articles authored by young, talented researchers who are enthusiastic about their fields. It can facilitate new collaborations and partnerships within the pharmaceutical community. As the official journal of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Comenius University in Bratislava, it upholds a long-standing tradition in pharmaceutical education in Central Europe. Manuscripts undergo fair and constructive peer review by experts in the field, ensuring high-quality publications. Articles are abstracted by various online indexing services and databases, increasing their reach and impact.

General Information

Country / RegionGermany
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2016
Frequency2 times per year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications162
Publisher OrgDe Gruyter Open
OA Since2010
Visit Journal Website

Submission Info

APC CostπŸ’Ž Diamond OA β€” Free
Peer ReviewDouble-blind
Review Time~21 weeks
Acceptance Rate50%
OA LicenseCC BY-NC-ND
OA Rateβ€”

Ethics & Quality

COPE Memberβœ— No
OASPA Memberβœ— No
Not on Predatory Listsβœ“ Yes
Plagiarism Detectionβœ“ Yes
πŸ“¦ Long-term Preservation
Portico

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

11/12 Β· 92%
βœ…
Do you know the journal / publisher?
de Gruyter
βœ…
Does the journal have a website?
βœ“ Linked
βœ…
Is the ISSN verified?
2453-6725
βœ…
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
βœ…
Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
βœ…
APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
βœ…
Not on predatory/blacklists?
βœ“ Clean
βœ…
Long-term digital preservation?
Portico
βœ…
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
βœ…
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
βœ…
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
Citations received
13
50
2019
11
33
2020
27
56
2021
18
29
2022
23
14
2023
12
6
2024
13
3
2025
3
0
2026

Source: OpenAlex Β· Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date β€” so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

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

Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous)Q4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous)

Frequently asked questions about European Pharmaceutical Journal

Is European Pharmaceutical Journal a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for European Pharmaceutical Journal: it is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 58/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee β€” always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of European Pharmaceutical Journal?

European Pharmaceutical Journal is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.149.

Is European Pharmaceutical Journal indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

European Pharmaceutical Journal is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of European Pharmaceutical Journal?

European Pharmaceutical Journal, previously Acta Facultatis Pharmaceuticae Universitatis Comenianae is a biannual peer-reviewed open-access journal that covers all areas of pharmaceutical sciences. It has recently transitioned to the Sciendo imprint, enhancing its visibility and accessibility. Readers can stay updated on the latest research in pharmaceutical and related sciences, particularly from Central Europe. The journal features articles authored by young, talented researchers who are enthusiastic about their fields. It can facilitate new collaborations and partnerships within the pharmac

What is the acceptance rate of European Pharmaceutical Journal?

European Pharmaceutical Journal lists a self-reported acceptance rate of approximately 50%. Journal-reported figures can be optimistic β€” treat it as a rough guide, not a guarantee.

How much does it cost to publish in European Pharmaceutical Journal?

European Pharmaceutical Journal is a Diamond open-access journal β€” there is no article processing charge (APC) to publish.

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Data updated: 2026-05-22 Β· Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref