Clinical Immunology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1521-6616
eISSN 1521-7035
Elsevier BV
NL
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Clinical Immunology
Clinical Immunology (CI) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Immune Cell Function and Interaction and Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 1521-6616 (e-ISSN 1521-7035). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.28 (Q2 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 (APC ~$4090 USD). OpenAlex records 8,795 works and 196,357 citations, with an h-index of 164.
Clinical Immunology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Clinical Immunology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.28, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Immune Cell Function and Interaction 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.
Clinical Immunology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Clinical Immunology 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 Clinical Immunology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Clinical Immunology
- Budget $4090 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Immune Cell Function and Interaction, Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders, Immunotherapy and Immune Responses. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Clinical Immunology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1521-6616 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1521-7035 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $4090 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Clinical Immunology is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4090.
In our subject taxonomy, Clinical Immunology is classified under Immune Cell Function and Interaction, Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders, Immunotherapy and Immune Responses and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research.
Clinical Immunology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.283.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.283 | 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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Estimation of short-course systemic corticosteroid risks on adverse outcomes in childhood asthma
B.C. Earl, Ewa Sucha, Richard Webster • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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