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BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology

Exploring all aspects of research related to chemically defined therapeutic and toxic agents, BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology welcomes papers on a broad range of topics, including...

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Open access

Journal Impact Factor

2.7 (2024)

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1.3M (2025)

Submission to first decision (median)

16 days

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Acta Epileptologica

Beginning from January 1, 2026, authors of articles accepted for publication in Acta Epileptologica need to pay an article-processing charge (APC).

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Open access

Journal Impact Factor

1.2 (2024)

Downloads

306.8k (2025)

Submission to first decision (median)

7 days

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Biotechnology for Food Future

We’re excited to announce the launch of Biotechnology for Food Future, a fully open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing food biotechnology through science and...

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Open access

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Not available

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Not available

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