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Oncotarget

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

2.54

h-Index

2022-2023

 165

Rank

2022-2023

 5969

SJR

2022-2023

 0.801

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Oncotarget
Abbreviation Oncotarget
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Oncology (Q2)
h-index 165
Overall Rank/Ranking 5969
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.801
Impact Score 2.54
Publisher Impact Journals LLC
Country United States
ISSN 19492553
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 2010-2022
Official Website Visit Website
Wikipedia Page Visit Wikipedia




Aim and Scope


Oncotarget (a primarily oncology-focused, peer-reviewed, open access, biweekly journal) aims to maximize research impact through insightful peer-review; eliminate borders between specialties by linking different fields of oncology, cancer research and biomedical sciences; and foster application of basic and clinical science.

Its scope is unique. The term "oncotarget" encompasses all molecules, pathways, cellular functions, cell types, and even tissues that can be viewed as targets relevant to cancer as well as other diseases. The term was introduced in the inaugural Editorial, Introducing OncoTarget.

From January 1, 2021 Oncotarget is a biweekly journal that is published on Tuesday.


About Oncotarget


Oncotarget is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Oncology (Q2). It is published by Impact Journals LLC. The overall rank of Oncotarget is 5969. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.801. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 165. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Oncotarget journal is 19492553. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Oncotarget is cited by a total of 3369 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Oncotarget Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Oncotarget is 2.54, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Oncotarget IF is decreased by a factor of 0.12 and approximate percentage change is -4.51% when compared to preceding year 2021, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Oncotarget Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Oncotarget is 2.54. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Oncotarget. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 2.54
2021 2.66
2020 3.34
2019 3.67
2018 3.69
2017 4.66
2016 4.95
2015 5.02
2014 5.40

Oncotarget h-index


  Table Setting

Oncotarget has an h-index of 165. It means 165 articles of this journal have more than 165 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Oncotarget ISSN


The ISSN of Oncotarget is 19492553. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Oncotarget Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Oncotarget is 5969. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.801. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Oncotarget by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.801
2021 0.966
2020 1.373
2019 1.513
2018 1.575
2017 1.942
2016 1.994
2015 2.260
2014 2.551

Ranking of Oncotarget by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 5969
2021 4314
2020 2643
2019 2196
2018 2061
2017 1457
2016 1407
2015 1144
2014 894

Oncotarget Publisher


Table Setting

Oncotarget is published by Impact Journals LLC. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2010-2022. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Oncotarget is Oncotarget. This abbreviation ('Oncotarget') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Oncotarget


If your research field is/are related to Oncology (Q2), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Oncotarget?

Oncotarget latest impact IF is 2.54. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 5.40 (2014) and 2.54 (2022), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 3.99 in the previous 9 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Oncotarget?

The Oncotarget has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.801, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 2.551 in 2014 and the lowest being 0.801 in 2022. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Oncotarget over the previous 9-year period stands at 3.99.


What's the latest h-index of the Oncotarget?

The latest h-index of the Oncotarget is 165.


Who's the publisher of the Oncotarget?

The Oncotarget is published by the Impact Journals LLC, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Oncotarget?

The Oncotarget is currently ranked 5969 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 894 in 2014 and its lowest position of 5969 in 2022.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Oncotarget?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Oncotarget is Oncotarget.


Is the "Oncotarget" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Oncotarget is classified as a journal that the Impact Journals LLC publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Oncotarget?

The Oncotarget encompasses the following areas:

  • Oncology

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Oncotarget?

The Oncotarget is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 19492553.


What's the best quartile of the Oncotarget?

The best quartile for the Oncotarget is Q2 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Oncotarget?

The Oncotarget coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2010-2022.


Credits and Sources





Impact Score, h-Index, and Other Important Details of These Journals, Conferences, and Books


Journal/Conference/Workshop/Book Title Type Ranking Publisher h-index Impact Score
Business: Theory and Practice journal 13414 Vilnius Gediminas Technical University 21 2.47
Modern Language Journal journal 918 Wiley-Blackwell 103 3.89
Journal des Professionnels de l'Enfance journal 27577 TPMA 2 0.00
Archiv fur Geflugelkunde journal 28770 Verlag Eugen Ulmer 30 0.00
Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology journal 5241 Taylor and Francis Ltd. 53 4.10
Psycho-Oncologie journal 24009 Springer Paris 11 0.13
Journal of Digestive Diseases journal 5987 Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 59 2.77
Perspectives in health information management / AHIMA, American Health Information Management Association journal 14520 American Health Information Management Association 28 0.64
Acta Bioethica journal 23565 Universidad de Chile - Centro Interdisciplinario de Estudios en Bioetica 10 0.38
Journal of Power Electronics journal 14181 Korean Institute of Power Electronics 38 1.69

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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Oncotarget

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 2.54
2021 2.66
2020 3.34
2019 3.67
2018 3.69
2017 4.66
2016 4.95
2015 5.02
2014 5.40



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