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Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior

Pharmacology Biochemistry & Behavior publishes original reports in pharmacology and biochemistry with primary emphasis and theoretical context on behavior. Contributions may involve clinical, preclinical, or basic research. Purely biochemical or toxicology studies are not published, and the journal focuses on behavior and its interaction with the biochemistry and neurochemistry of the central nervous system.

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Subject Behavioral Sciences, Neurosciences, Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Impact Factor 2.5
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0091-3057
eISSN 1873-5177
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open Access Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 3,490 (excluding taxes); subscription option has no publication fee charged to authors.

Submission Instructions

Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Investigations

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and concise and factual.
Manuscript Original Investigations should generally be 15–24 typewritten pages including tables, figures, and references. Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The submission must include 1 to 7 keywords, 3 to 5 highlights submitted as a separate editable file, and a generative AI declaration in a section placed before the references when applicable.
References References may be submitted in any consistent style or format, with in-text citations using author names and years. The reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if needed, and citations with three or more authors must use the first author's name followed by et al. and the year.
Figures & Tables Tables should be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions and figures must each have a caption and be cited in the manuscript text.
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Mini-Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and concise.
Manuscript Mini-Reviews should generally be no more than 5000 words excluding references, with the word length reduced by about 300 words for each figure or table included. Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords, submission highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points, and a generative AI declaration in a section placed before the references when applicable.
References Mini-Reviews should generally include no more than 60 references. References may be submitted in any consistent style or format, but text citations must use author names and year. The reference list must be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary, with journal names abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Mini-Reviews may include 2 to 3 figures and tables per article. Tables should be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter A letter of interest is required before submission of a Review Article. The letter of interest must be accompanied by a brief outline of the proposed review of less than 2 pages.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords, submission highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points, and a generative AI disclosure statement before the references if AI tools were used.
References References must use an author-date citation style. Text citations should use author name and year, citations with three or more authors should use the first author followed by 'et al.' and the year, and the reference list should be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if necessary.
Figures & Tables Tables should be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, and figures must be supplied as separate files. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions, and all figures and tables must be cited and numbered consecutively in the manuscript text.
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Opinion Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript should generally be less than 1500 words including references. Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Keywords are required, highlights must be submitted as a separate editable file with 3 to 5 bullet points, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a new section before the references list.
References In-text citations must use author names and years of publication. References may be submitted in any consistent style, but the reference list should be arranged alphabetically and then chronologically if needed.
Figures & Tables Tables should be placed next to the relevant text or on separate pages at the end of the article, while figures must be uploaded as separate files. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions and cited consecutively in the text, and figures must have captions and be cited in sequence in the text.
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Recent Publications

Editorial Board

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10.1016/s0091-3057(26)00138-3
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Editorial Board

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10.1016/s0091-3057(26)00120-6
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Co-injections of L-NAC methyl ester reduce the loss of antinociception and prevent the occurrence of hyperalgesia elicited by injections of fentanyl in male rats

Paulina M. Getsy, Santhosh M. Baby, Gregory A. Coffee, Yee-Hsee Hsieh, James N. Bates, Brian Meshkin, Stephen J. Lewis

10.1016/j.pbb.2026.174286
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The role of oxytocin receptors in social conditioned place preference

Julia Stall, Kah-Chung Leong

10.1016/j.pbb.2026.174279
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Antioxidant modulation of stress behavior depends on stress coping style: A role for N-acetylcysteine amide

Ryan Y. Wong, Brooklynn K. Schmidt, Cherylynn R. Gibson, Peter D. Dijkstra

10.1016/j.pbb.2026.174278
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

2 days from submission to first decision; 44 days from submission to decision after review; 92 days from submission to acceptance; 4 days from acceptance to first online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: USD 3,490 excluding taxes. Subscription option: no publication fee charged to authors.

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Research Topics

Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Receptor Mechanisms and Signaling Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior Stress Responses and Cortisol Memory and Neural Mechanisms Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology Pain Mechanisms and Treatments Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques Regulation of Appetite and Obesity Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies Behavioral and Psychological Studies Tryptophan and brain disorders Sleep and Wakefulness Research Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Ion channel regulation and function Human auditory perception and evaluation Pharmacological Receptor Mechanisms and Effects Educational Robotics and Engineering Cholinesterase and Neurodegenerative Diseases Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones

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