
Academic Journal
Q1European Journal of Pain
About European Journal of Pain
About European Journal of Pain
European Journal of Pain is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by John Wiley and Sons Inc (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1997-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1090-3801, 1532-2149; H-index 143.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (143): Exceptionally high — 143 articles have each been cited at least 143 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.
Publishing in European Journal of Pain
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of European Journal of Pain?
1090-3801, 1532-2149.
Who publishes European Journal of Pain?
John Wiley and Sons Inc.
What are European Journal of Pain's metrics?
H-index 143.
Is European Journal of Pain peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Pain Mechanisms and Treatments; Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation; Pain Management and Placebo Effect; Pain Management and Opioid Use; Pediatric Pain Management Techniques; Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
4,310.00 USD; 3,590.00 EUR; 2,870.00 GBP
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Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
Recent Research Articles
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Yang Wang, Jeba Rezwana, Giancarlo Colloca
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1002/ejp.70409Variations in Current and Desired Limb Perception in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
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2026-10 · DOI: 10.1002/ejp.70401Alcohol Consumption and Associations With Short‐ and Long‐Term Outcomes in Low Back Pain: A Longitudinal Case‐Crossover Study
Adrienne D. Tanus, Hannah F. Brubeck, Andrew Timmons, Bianca I. Dowling et al.
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Waclaw M. Adamczyk
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1002/ejp.70431How the Content and Referential Form of Self‐Talk Influence Experimental Pain
Małgorzata M. Puchalska‐Wasyl, Tomasz Jankowski, Mateusz Chwaszcz, Paulina Chyziak et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1002/ejp.70408Mixed Pain: More Than the Sum of Its Parts?
Jan D. Wandrey, Jan Vollert
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1002/ejp.70430Correction to ‘Do Latino Populations Have a Distinct Pain Sensitivity? A Quantitative Sensory Testing Study in Chilean Healthy Volunteers’
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1002/ejp.70419Understanding Body Perception Distortions in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Matthew R. Longo
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1002/ejp.70418Correction to “Walking for Chronic Pain: Why It Matters, What We Know and How to Get Started: A Position Paper From the European Pain Federation ( EFIC ) ‘On The Move’ Task Force”
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1002/ejp.70429Pain at Two Levels. On the Experiential and Neurobiological Dimensions of the IASP Framework
David Fajardo‐Chica
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1002/ejp.70412Effects of Hidden Conditioning and Positive Expectations on Pain Intensity Following Spinal Manipulative Therapy: A Three‐Arm Randomized Controlled Trial
Helen Cristina Nogueira Carrer, Thamiris Costa de Lima, Bianca Emanuelli Saes Campanha, Steven Z. George et al.
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1002/ejp.70414Pain Enhances the Auditory P2 but Attenuates Mismatch Response and P3a
Alexandre Lehmann, Marc Schönwiesner, Pierre Rainville
2026-10 · DOI: 10.1002/ejp.70405Reviews
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