Journal profile · Endocrinology & Metabolism
General and Comparative Endocrinology
ISSN 0016-6480 · eISSN 1095-6840 · Academic Press Inc. · UNITED STATES · Monthly · Founded 1961
General and Comparative Endocrinology: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.12; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,540; median 93 days to acceptance (98 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 115 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
General and Comparative Endocrinology is published by Academic Press Inc. and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Reproductive biology and impacts on aquatic species, Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth and Physiological and biochemical adaptations, together about 32.1% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
General and Comparative Endocrinology publishes articles concerned with the many complexities of vertebrate and invertebrate endocrine systems at the sub-molecular, molecular, cellular and organismal levels of analysis. Although by no means comprehensive, submission of manuscripts in the following areas of endocrine science are encouraged:• endocrine regulation and interactions in physiological processes ("systems" biology - reproduction, body fluid homeostasis, skeletal and calcium homeostasis; gastrointestinal function; integumentary function; neurophysiology; cardiovascular function etc); • endocrine pharmacology; • the role of gene expression in endocrine systems; • behavioral endocrinology; • developmental endocrinology; • growth factors; • endocrine- environmental interactions; • immuno-endocrine interactions; • neuroendocrinology, neuropeptides, neurotransmitters; • hormonal receptors; • molecular evolution of hormones and gene families. • Comparative Molecular Analyses - Genomics - Proteomics - Transcriptomics - MetabolomicsManuscripts that advance understanding within and between these broad disciplines are especially encouraged.All articles published in General and Comparative Endocrinology will be immediately assigned to an issue upon acceptance, without having to wait in press. This will mean immediate publication for all authors, upon completion of post-acceptance publishing processes.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Endocrinology & Metabolism
Editor-in-chief Deborah M. PowerPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 15, Canada 7, Australia 6, Japan 3, Portugal 3 (51 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Reproductive biology and impacts on aquatic speciesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology13.5%
- Aquaculture Nutrition and GrowthAgricultural and Biological Sciences10.2%
- Physiological and biochemical adaptationsEnvironmental Science8.4%
- Neurobiology and Insect Physiology ResearchNeuroscience7.5%
- Animal Behavior and ReproductionAgricultural and Biological Sciences6.1%
- Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal AbnormalitiesBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology5.5%
- Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormonesMedicine5%
- Regulation of Appetite and ObesityNeuroscience3.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Zoology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Endocrinology & Metabolism | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Endocrinology & Metabolism | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Zoology | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Endocrinology & Metabolism | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 2.12LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.9LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 3.9Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.51LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.68LetPub ·
- h-index
- 105LetPub ·
- h-index
- 184OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 9,824OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.92OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 4.8%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 22.88%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 99LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 13,858 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 90 | 37 | 12 |
| 2025 | 115 | 47 | 144 |
| 2024 | 121 | 57 | 469 |
| 2023 | 164 | 61 | 774 |
| 2022 | 135 | 56 | 1,093 |
| 2021 | 167 | 46 | 1,666 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
93 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 73 days – 124 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 2 days (98 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 94 days
- Sample
- 98 articles with submission and acceptance dates (205 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- 3–6 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 52 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 123 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,540 / EUR 3,310 / GBP 2,830 / JPY 439,070 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,730 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Vancouver
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted8
- book reviewThis is a brief essay of 2 double spaced pages critically evaluating the contribution of a recently published book. We also welcome book review essays revolving…Length not stated
- editorialThese are typically preface to Special Issues but we welcome suggestions for opinion pieces that discuss issues (scientific, social or political) that affect re…Length not stated
- memorials- of notable comparative endocrinologists, outlining their career and indicating their main contributions to the field. The length should be up to 2 double spac…Length not stated
- mini-reviewAre focused on a particular topic of interest. Mini-reviews submissions are typically 12 double spaced pages in length.Length not stated
- regular articleFull-length original research papers, reporting novel findings in all endocrinology related fields.Length not stated
- reviewTopics of interest to its broad readership. Review submissions are typically 20-25 double spaced pages in length.Length not stated
- short communicationsThese are articles that present a new technique, idea or concept and are typically 10 double spaced pages in length.Length not stated
- special issuesThe journal welcomes proposals for special issues on topics that fall within the scope of the journal.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Academic Press Inc.
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- Multi-Language
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1961
- ISSN
- 0016-6480
- Electronic ISSN
- 1095-6840
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about General and Comparative Endocrinology
What CAS zone is General and Comparative Endocrinology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, General and Comparative Endocrinology is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Zoology / Endocrinology & Metabolism. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of General and Comparative Endocrinology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.12; CiteScore 3.9, h-index 184.
How long does peer review take at General and Comparative Endocrinology?
Based on the dates recorded on 98 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 93 days (interquartile range 73–124 days); authors report an average review time of 3–6 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of General and Comparative Endocrinology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Vancouver; Highlights: Required; Graphical abstract: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of General and Comparative Endocrinology based?
Of the 51 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (15), Canada (7) and Australia (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index General and Comparative Endocrinology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, General and Comparative Endocrinology is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is General and Comparative Endocrinology open access, and what is the APC?
General and Comparative Endocrinology is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,540.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-24). Last updated: .