Clinical Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
0143-5221
eISSN 1470-8736
Portland Press
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Fast Review
About Clinical Science
Clinical Science (CS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cardiovascular and exercise physiology and Diet and metabolism studies, published by Portland Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0143-5221 (e-ISSN 1470-8736). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90 (Q1 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. OpenAlex records 11,067 works and 377,928 citations, with an h-index of 212.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 24 days.
Clinical Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Clinical Science has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Cardiovascular and exercise physiology 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 Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 24 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Clinical Science 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 Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Clinical Science
- Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 24 days.
- This journal covers Cardiovascular and exercise physiology, Diet and metabolism studies, Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Clinical Science Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0143-5221 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1470-8736 |
| Publisher | Portland Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~24 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Clinical Science is published by Portland Press and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Clinical Science is classified under Cardiovascular and exercise physiology, Diet and metabolism studies, Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control and Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension.
For prospective authors, Clinical Science returns a first decision in about 24 days (fast for its field).
Its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 56.900 (2024).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 54.055 to 56.900), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.900 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 54.055 | 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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