Journal profile · Environmental Science-Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
Toxicology Reports
ISSN 2214-7500 · Elsevier · Ireland
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Toxicology Reports: fully open access; APC about USD 1,360; median 82 days to acceptance (118 articles, last 24 months); 308 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Toxicology Reports is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment, Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology and Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity, together about 28% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
An Open Access JournalToxicology Reports is dedicated to all aspects of toxicology research and clinical sciences. The journal strives to provide a forum for original research papers pertaining to, but not limited to, the following subjects:Adverse effects of xenobiotics on the health of humans and animalsInfluence of diseases in humans or model animals on chemically induced toxicityToxicity of natural products and traditional medicinesClinical case reports involving exposure to toxinsComputational and predictive toxicologyEnvironmental and occupational exposure to toxinsOther areas of toxicological researchToxicology Reports encourages the submission of novel manuscripts that present a reasonable level of analysis, functional relevance and/or mechanistic insight. Toxicology Reports also welcomes papers that are predominantly descriptive but improve the essential basis of knowledge for subsequent studies, or provide important confirmation of recently published findings. The primary criteria for acceptance are that the work is original and scientifically sound.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Environmental Science-Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
Editor-in-chief Lawrence H. LashPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 2%); most named United States 28, Türkiye 8, Greece 8, United Kingdom 7, Spain 6 (90 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Carcinogens and Genotoxicity AssessmentBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology9.9%
- Environmental Toxicology and EcotoxicologyEnvironmental Science9.3%
- Heavy Metal Exposure and ToxicityEnvironmental Science8.8%
- Pesticide Exposure and ToxicityAgricultural and Biological Sciences5.9%
- Immunotoxicology and immune responsesImmunology and Microbiology5.7%
- Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and ProtectionPharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics5.2%
- Heavy metals in environmentEnvironmental Science5%
- Poisoning and overdose treatmentsMedicine4.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toxicology | Q2 | 36/131 | 72nd |
| Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis | Q2 | 44/151 | 71st |
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
ScopusDOAJLetPub
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
- 6.9LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 6.9Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.9LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.22LetPub ·
- h-index
- 95OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,268OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.61OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,370 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 164 | 164 | 7,459 |
| 2025 | 308 | 308 | 9,182 |
| 2024 | 265 | 265 | 8,273 |
| 2023 | 143 | 143 | 7,654 |
| 2022 | 231 | 231 | 6,848 |
| 2021 | 218 | 218 | 6,054 |
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
82 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 55 days – 104 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 1 days (117 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 83 days
- Sample
- 118 articles with submission and acceptance dates (661 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)
- about 11 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 39 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 79 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 1,360 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 2,530 / EUR 2,370 / GBP 2,030 / JPY 313,800 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 2,090 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 1,425 / USD 2,850 | — | — |
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Highlights
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
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
Authorship criteria Model summary
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
Publishing ethics 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
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 sharing 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 Toxicology Reports
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment, Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatAbstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Highlights: Required.Author guidelines ↗
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesUSD 1,360 (DOAJ), waivers availableFee details
- 5Expected review time82 days · Median, submission to acceptance · 118 articles, last 24 months · PubMedReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- Ireland
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2214-7500
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Toxicology Reports
How long does peer review take at Toxicology Reports?
Based on the dates recorded on 118 articles published between November 2024 and November 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 82 days (interquartile range 55–104 days); authors report an average review time of about 11 weeks. 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 Toxicology Reports?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; 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 Toxicology Reports based?
Of the 90 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 2%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (28), Türkiye (8) and Greece (8). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Toxicology Reports?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Toxicology Reports is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Toxicology Reports open access, and what is the APC?
Toxicology Reports is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,360.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .