Quality of Life Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
0962-9343
eISSN 1573-2649
Springer Science+Business Media
NL
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Quality of Life Research
Quality of Life Research (QLR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cancer survivorship and care and Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0962-9343 (e-ISSN 1573-2649). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.93 (Q2 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 (APC ~$3390 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 6,647 works and 368,405 citations, with an h-index of 231.
Quality of Life Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Quality of Life Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.93, placing it in the Q2 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.
Quality of Life Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Quality of Life Research 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 Quality of Life Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Quality of Life Research
- Budget $3390 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Cancer survivorship and care, Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life, Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0962-9343 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1573-2649 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3390 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Quality of Life Research is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3390.
In our subject taxonomy, Quality of Life Research is classified under Cancer survivorship and care, Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life, Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life and Health disparities and outcomes.
Quality of Life Research is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.934.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.934 | 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: May 11, 2026
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