Science Journals 2026 — Top Scientific Journals Ranked by Citation Rate
Browse 1104+ science journals ranked by citation rate. 360 are open access with an average citation rate of 10.09. This complete list of science journals covers biology, physics, chemistry, engineering, medicine, and multidisciplinary science.
About Science Journals
Science journals publish original research, reviews, and commentary across the natural sciences. The most prestigious — like Nature, Science, and Cell — are multidisciplinary, while thousands of specialized journals focus on specific fields like molecular biology, astrophysics, or organic chemistry. All journals listed here are peer reviewed and indexed in major databases.
Top 10 Science Journals by Citation Rate
#3
Faraday Discussions of the Chemical Society
The Royal Society of Chemistry · ISSN: 0301-7249
CR: 65.00
#7
American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology
American Physiological Society · ISSN: 0363-6143
CR: 64.50
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Frequently Asked Questions
The top science journals by citation rate include Nature, Science, Cell, and The Lancet. These publish groundbreaking research across multiple scientific disciplines.
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Science Journals at a Glance
1104
Journals360
Open Access10.09
Avg Citation Rate