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Oncology Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0030-2414 eISSN 1423-0232 Karger Publishers CH

Q3 Quartile

About Oncology
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Oncology (O) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Karger Publishers in CH, catalogued under ISSN 0030-2414 (e-ISSN 1423-0232). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.38 (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 operates a subscription model.

Oncology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Oncology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.38, 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.

Oncology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

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

ISSN (Print) 0030-2414
ISSN (Online) 1423-0232
Publisher Karger Publishers
Country Switzerland
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In-depth profile & metrics

Oncology is published by Karger Publishers and based in Switzerland.

Oncology 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 1.379.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oncology

Oncology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.379 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Oncology is not an open access journal.

Oncology is published by Karger Publishers.

Oncology shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in 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 Oncology is 0030-2414. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1423-0232.

Oncology sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.38, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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Citation Rate
1.379
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.379 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: S198727964

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