Cancer Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
0008-5472
eISSN 1538-7445
American Association for Cancer Research
US
Q3 Quartile
About Cancer Research
Cancer Research (CR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics and Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers, published by American Association for Cancer Research in US, catalogued under ISSN 0008-5472 (e-ISSN 1538-7445). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.46 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 96 days.
Cancer Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Cancer Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.46, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Cancer Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 96 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Cancer Research should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Cancer Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Cancer Research
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 96 days.
- This journal covers Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics, Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers, Cancer Research and Treatments. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Cancer Research Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0008-5472 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1538-7445 |
| Publisher | American Association for Cancer Research |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~96 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Cancer Research is published by American Association for Cancer Research and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, Cancer Research is classified under Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics, Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers, Cancer Research and Treatments and Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism.
For prospective authors, Cancer Research returns a first decision in about 96 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.464.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.464 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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