Scientific Data Journal Citation Rate 2026
2052-4463
Nature Portfolio
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Scientific Data
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
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| 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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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation 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
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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One-Legged Stand Test: Synchronized Motion Capture, Force Plate, and Radar Dataset for Fall-Risk
Daniel Copeland, Xiang Zhang, Evan Linton • 2026
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Dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) Biologging Dataset in the Eastern Pacific Ocean
Christopher R. Perle, John O’Sullivan, Sofia Ortega‐García • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S2607323502
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