Scientific Data Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 2052-4463 Nature Portfolio GB

Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact

About Scientific Data
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Scientific Data (SD) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Chromosomal and Genetic Variations and Climate variability and models, published by Nature Portfolio in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2052-4463. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.76 (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 $1990 USD. OpenAlex records 8,744 works and 305,217 citations, with an h-index of 210.

Scientific Data Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Scientific Data has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.76, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Chromosomal and Genetic Variations 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, Scientific Data makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1990 USD.

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

Submission Tips for Scientific Data
  • Budget $1990 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Chromosomal and Genetic Variations, Climate variability and models, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Scientific Data Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-28%
Field avg: 6.62
APC vs Field Avg
-34%
Field avg: $3022

Compared against 101 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 2052-4463
Publisher Nature Portfolio
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $1990 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Scientific Data is published by Nature Portfolio and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1990.

In our subject taxonomy, Scientific Data is classified under Chromosomal and Genetic Variations, Climate variability and models, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies and Remote Sensing in Agriculture.

Scientific Data 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 4.758.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scientific Data

Scientific Data does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 4.758 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, Scientific Data is an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Scientific Data is $1990 USD.

Scientific Data is published by Nature Portfolio.

Scientific Data shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ, 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 Scientific Data is 2052-4463.

Scientific Data sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 4.76, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
4.758
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 4.758 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.

Research Highlights

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Metadata

Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S2607323502

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