Journal profile · Medicine-Psychiatry and Mental Health
Psiquiatria Biologica
ISSN 0104-7787 · eISSN 1578-8962 · Elsevier
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Psiquiatria Biologica: subscription journal; APC about USD 2,190; review about 117 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Psiquiatría Biológica is a peer review Journal that publishes Clinical Cases, Reviews and Original articles that provide an innovative view on the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorders from a biopsychosocial approach. Its mission is to disseminate recent advances in the knowledge of brain biochemistry and physiology and the progress in general in the field of neurosciences, with a formative and informative purpose of the information. With this, the journal fulfills the double objective of contributing to the training of those who are starting in the specialty and of those who may be interested in the area of Biological Psychiatry. The journal publishes articles in Spanish and English.Psiquiatría Biológica sigue los procesos de revisión por pares en la selección de los artículos publicados. La revista publica Casos Clínicos, Revisiones y artículos Originales que aporten una visión novedosa sobre el diagnóstico o el tratamiento de los trastornos mentales desde un enfoque biopsicosocial. Tiene como misiín difundir los avances recientes en el conocimiento de la bioquímica y de la fisiología cerebrales y el progreso en general en el campo de las neurociencias, con una finalidad formativa y divulgativa de la información. Con ello, cumple así el doble objetivo de contribuir a la formación de quienes se inician en la especialidad y de quienes puedan estar interesados en el área de la Psiquiatría Biológica La revista publica artículos en español y en inglés.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Psychiatry and Mental Health
Editor-in-chief Lucas Giner JiménezPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Spain 14 (14 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry and Mental Health | Q4 | 561/580 | 3rd |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 0.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.11LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.07LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
117 dayssubmission to acceptance
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Submission to first decision
- 24 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 68 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 117 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 17 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
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | USD 2,190 | — | — |
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)
What to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 5,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted7
- academic papersAcademic papersAn essential dochead in the journal is the publication of Final Degree Projects and original supervised works that students must complete at the …Length not stated
- letterOriginal articles These will be original studies that offer novel information, of very broad interest to national and international scientific communities, whos…Length not stated
- opinionOriginal articles These will be original studies that offer novel information, of very broad interest to national and international scientific communities, whos…Length not stated
- opinionsOpinions Opinion articles will be accepted for publication.Length not stated
- original articleOriginal articles These will be original studies that offer novel information, of very broad interest to national and international scientific communities, whos…Length not stated
- original articlesOriginal articles These will be original studies that offer novel information, of very broad interest to national and international scientific communities, whos…Length not stated
- systematic reviewOriginal articles These will be original studies that offer novel information, of very broad interest to national and international scientific communities, whos…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, 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 ·- Publication ethics
Elsevier Publishing Ethics Policy Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
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
Open access options available Model summary
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 peer review 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 sharing allowed Model summary
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.
Before you submit
Five checks before submitting to Psiquiatria Biologica
- 1ScopeCompare your paper with the Aims & Scope.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatAbstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 5,000 words.Submission rules
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesUSD 2,190 (Publisher website)Fee details
- 5Expected review time117 days · Publisher-reported, submission to acceptanceReview data
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Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 0104-7787
- Print ISSN
- 1134-5934
- Electronic ISSN
- 1578-8962
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Psiquiatria Biologica
How long does peer review take at Psiquiatria Biologica?
The publisher reports about 117 days (submission to acceptance). 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 Psiquiatria Biologica?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 5,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Graphical abstract: Required; Cover letter: Required. 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 Psiquiatria Biologica based?
Of the 14 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Spain (14). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Psiquiatria Biologica?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Psiquiatria Biologica is indexed in Scopus.
Is Psiquiatria Biologica open access, and what is the APC?
Psiquiatria Biologica is a subscription journal. APC about USD 2,190.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website; 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .