Theranostics Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1838-7640 Ivyspring International Publisher AU

Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier

About Theranostics
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Theranostics (T) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Extracellular vesicles in disease and MicroRNA in disease regulation, published by Ivyspring International Publisher in AU, catalogued under ISSN 1838-7640. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 10.23 (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 $1671 USD.

Theranostics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Theranostics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 10.23, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Extracellular vesicles in disease 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, Theranostics makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1671 USD.

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

Submission Tips for Theranostics
  • Budget $1671 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Extracellular vesicles in disease, MicroRNA in disease regulation, Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Theranostics Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+116%
Field avg: 4.73
APC vs Field Avg
-52%
Field avg: $3462

Compared against 24 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 1838-7640
Publisher Ivyspring International Publisher
Country Australia
APC / Cost $1671 USD
h-index 228
Total Works 5,585
Total Citations 364,646
2-yr Mean Citedness 12.50 (OpenAlex)
DOAJ Listed
In-depth profile & metrics

Theranostics is published by Ivyspring International Publisher and based in Australia. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1671.

In our subject taxonomy, Theranostics is classified under Extracellular vesicles in disease, MicroRNA in disease regulation, Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery and Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics.

Theranostics is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.

OpenAlex records 5,585 works that have together drawn 364,646 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 228; its most recent citation rate stands at 10.229; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 12.50.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Theranostics

Theranostics does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 10.229 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, Theranostics is an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Theranostics is $1671 USD.

Theranostics is published by Ivyspring International Publisher.

Theranostics 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 Theranostics is 1838-7640.

Theranostics sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 10.23, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
Verified
DOAJ
Indexed OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
10.229
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 10.229 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.


Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Publication & citation history by year
YearWorks publishedCitations received
2025 571 4,795
2024 458 10,961
2023 332 13,674
2022 448 24,792
2021 534 40,573
2020 868 73,177
2019 612 53,324
2018 413 38,785
2017 398 36,994
2016 196 20,660
2015 119 12,334
2014 118 11,680
Journal at a Glance
5,585
Total Works
364,646
Total Citations
228
h-index
12.50
2-Yr Mean Citedness
DOAJ Indexed APC $1671 USD

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

Top Research Topics

The areas where Theranostics most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume. Click a topic to see the best journals for it.

449 works
Extracellular vesicles in disease
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
373 works
MicroRNA in disease regulation
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RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
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329 works
Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
263 works
RNA modifications and cancer
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
246 works
Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
229 works

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S2482500137

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