Clinical Oncology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0936-6555
eISSN 1433-2981
Elsevier BV
GB
Q3 Quartile
About Clinical Oncology
Clinical Oncology (CO) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques and Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0936-6555 (e-ISSN 1433-2981). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.06 (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 (APC ~$2880 USD). OpenAlex records 7,564 works and 100,012 citations, with an h-index of 111.
Clinical Oncology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Clinical Oncology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.06, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques 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 Oncology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Clinical Oncology 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 Oncology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Clinical Oncology
- Budget $2880 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques, Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy, Breast Cancer Treatment Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Clinical Oncology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0936-6555 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1433-2981 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2880 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Clinical Oncology is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2880.
In our subject taxonomy, Clinical Oncology is classified under Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques, Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy, Breast Cancer Treatment Studies and Head and Neck Cancer Studies.
Clinical Oncology 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 1.064.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
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| 2025 | 1.064 | 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
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Immunotherapy in liver metastases: Challenges, emerging evidence, and future directions
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Precision therapy for driver gene mutations in breast cancer: Current landscape and future perspectives
Zhi-Yong Liu, Ran Chen • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S190064913
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