iScience Journal Citation Rate 2026
2589-0042
Cell Press
NL
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About iScience
iScience (I) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Immune Cell Function and Interaction and Neural dynamics and brain function, published by Cell Press in NL, catalogued under ISSN 2589-0042. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.93 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $3000 USD.
iScience Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
iScience has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.93, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Immune Cell Function and Interaction 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, iScience makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $3000 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in iScience 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 iScience against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for iScience
- Budget $3000 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Immune Cell Function and Interaction, Neural dynamics and brain function, RNA Research and Splicing. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How iScience Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2589-0042 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Cell Press |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3000 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
iScience is published by Cell Press and based in Netherlands. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 3000.
In our subject taxonomy, iScience is classified under Immune Cell Function and Interaction, Neural dynamics and brain function, RNA Research and Splicing and RNA modifications and cancer.
iScience 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 3.929.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.929 | 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: S2898358376
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