Forum Journal Citation Rate 2026
0947-0255
eISSN 2190-9784
Springer Nature
DE
Q4 Quartile
About Forum
Forum (F) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cancer survivorship and care and Clinical practice guidelines implementation, published by Springer Nature in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0947-0255 (e-ISSN 2190-9784). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.16 (Q4 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 1,714 works and 1,982 citations, with an h-index of 13.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 78 days.
Forum Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Forum has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.16, placing it in the Q4 quartile within the Cancer survivorship and care 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.
Forum operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 78 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Forum 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 Forum against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Forum
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 78 days.
- This journal covers Cancer survivorship and care, Clinical practice guidelines implementation, Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Forum Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0947-0255 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2190-9784 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~78 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Forum is published by Springer Nature and based in Germany.
In our subject taxonomy, Forum is classified under Cancer survivorship and care, Clinical practice guidelines implementation, Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer and Health and Medical Studies.
For prospective authors, Forum returns a first decision in about 78 days (longer for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.161.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.161 | 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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