F1000Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
2046-1402
Faculty of 1000
GB
Q3 Quartile Open Access
About F1000Research
F1000Research (F) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Bioinformatics and Genomic Networks and COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies, 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. OpenAlex records 26,153 works and 228,161 citations, with an h-index of 172.
F1000Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
F1000Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.97, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Bioinformatics and Genomic Networks 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.
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.
- This journal covers Bioinformatics and Genomic Networks, COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies, Gene expression and cancer classification. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How F1000Research Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2046-1402 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Faculty of 1000 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $1350 USD |
| h-index | 174 |
| Total Works | 26,503 |
| Total Citations | 231,275 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 1.12 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
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.
In our subject taxonomy, F1000Research is classified under Bioinformatics and Genomic Networks, COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies, Gene expression and cancer classification and Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies.
F1000Research is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
OpenAlex records 26,503 works that have together drawn 231,275 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 174; its most recent citation rate stands at 0.972; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.12.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,048 | 2,555 |
| 2024 | 2,220 | 4,024 |
| 2023 | 2,070 | 5,780 |
| 2022 | 1,904 | 8,238 |
| 2021 | 1,511 | 15,009 |
| 2020 | 1,360 | 29,293 |
| 2019 | 1,186 | 23,693 |
| 2018 | 1,210 | 33,882 |
| 2017 | 1,025 | 30,413 |
| 2016 | 960 | 41,490 |
| 2015 | 1,160 | 17,364 |
| 2014 | 2,267 | 8,837 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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