F1000Research Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 2046-1402 Faculty of 1000 GB

Q3 Quartile Open Access

About F1000Research
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F1000Research (F) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Faculty of 1000 in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2046-1402. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.97 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $1350 USD.

F1000Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

F1000Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.97, placing it in the Q3 quartile. 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.

As a fully open-access publication, F1000Research makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1350 USD.

Researchers looking to publish in F1000Research 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 F1000Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for F1000Research
  • Budget $1350 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
ISSN (Print) 2046-1402
Publisher Faculty of 1000
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $1350 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

F1000Research is published by Faculty of 1000 and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1350.

F1000Research 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 0.972.

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Frequently Asked Questions about F1000Research

F1000Research does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 0.972 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, F1000Research is an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for F1000Research is $1350 USD.

F1000Research is published by Faculty of 1000.

F1000Research shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ, OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of F1000Research is 2046-1402.

F1000Research sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 0.97, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
0.972
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 0.972 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S4210239046

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