The Breast Journal Citation Rate 2026
0960-9776
eISSN 1532-3080
Elsevier BV
GB
Q2 Quartile Open Access
About The Breast
The Breast (B) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Breast Cancer Treatment Studies and Breast Lesions and Carcinomas, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0960-9776 (e-ISSN 1532-3080). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.58 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2100 USD. OpenAlex records 10,562 works and 125,358 citations, with an h-index of 128.
The Breast Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Breast has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.58, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Breast Cancer Treatment Studies 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, The Breast makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2100 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in The Breast 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 The Breast against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The Breast
- Budget $2100 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Breast Cancer Treatment Studies, Breast Lesions and Carcinomas, Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0960-9776 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1532-3080 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2100 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Breast is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2100.
In our subject taxonomy, The Breast is classified under Breast Cancer Treatment Studies, Breast Lesions and Carcinomas, Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology and Global Cancer Incidence and Screening.
The Breast 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 1.582.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.582 | 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: S181123643
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