The Oncologist Journal Citation Rate 2026
1083-7159
eISSN 1549-490X
AlphaMed Press
GB
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About The Oncologist
The Oncologist (O) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Breast Cancer Treatment Studies and Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers, published by AlphaMed Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1083-7159 (e-ISSN 1549-490X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.77 (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 $3494 USD. OpenAlex records 7,535 works and 313,684 citations, with an h-index of 228.
The Oncologist Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Oncologist has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.77, 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 Oncologist makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $3494 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in The Oncologist 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 Oncologist against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The Oncologist
- Budget $3494 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Breast Cancer Treatment Studies, Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers, Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How The Oncologist Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1083-7159 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1549-490X |
| Publisher | AlphaMed Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3494 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Oncologist is published by AlphaMed Press and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 3494.
In our subject taxonomy, The Oncologist is classified under Breast Cancer Treatment Studies, Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers, Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology and Colorectal Cancer Treatments and Studies.
The Oncologist 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 2.772.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.772 | 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: S15523509
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