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European Pharmaceutical Journal

de Gruyter · Germany · Est. 2016

ISSN2453-6725
SJR Q4Scopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
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 ↗
📊 Standing in its field
Where this journal ranks among others in the same subject area.
Q4
SJR · Scopus
Bottom 25%
Clarivate’s JCR quartile is a separate ranking and may differ
SJR Scorei
0.149
H-Indexi
8
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

Peer ReviewDouble-blind
OA LicenseCC BY-NC-ND
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
Portico

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/11 · 91%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
de Gruyter
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2453-6725
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
Portico
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

A twelfth criterion — whether APC fees are clearly disclosed — is not scored here; it is left out of the total rather than counted as a failure. Publication charges appear in the metrics card above.

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
34
2020
27
58
2021
18
31
2022
23
15
2023
12
7
2024
13
4
2025
5
0
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — 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 — 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. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — 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

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