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

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

4.98

h-Index

2024-2025

 261

Rank

2024-2025

 6055

SJR

2024-2025

 0.865

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 Molecules
Abbreviation Molecules
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Analytical Chemistry (Q1); Chemistry (miscellaneous) (Q1); Organic Chemistry (Q1); Pharmaceutical Science (Q1); Physical and Theoretical Chemistry (Q1); Drug Discovery (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Molecular Medicine (Q2)
h-index 261
Overall Rank/Ranking 6055
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.865
Impact Score 4.98
Publisher Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Country Switzerland
ISSN 14203049
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1996-2025
Official Website Visit Website
Wikipedia Page Visit Wikipedia




Aim and Scope


Molecules is the leading international, peer-reviewed, open access journal of chemistry. Molecules is published semimonthly online by MDPI. The International Society of Nucleosides, Nucleotides & Nucleic Acids (IS3NA), the Spanish Society of Medicinal Chemistry (SEQT) and the International Society of Heterocyclic Chemistry (ISHC) are affiliated with Molecules and their members receive a discount on the article processing charges. The Swiss Chemical Society (SCS) is a partner of Molecules and their members receive a discount on the article processing charges.

Our aim is to provide rigorous peer review and enable rapid publication of cutting-edge research to educate and inspire the scientific community worldwide. Scientists are encouraged to publish their experimental and theoretical results in as much detail as possible. There is no restriction on the length of the papers. Full experimental details must be provided so that the results can be reproduced. In addition, the availability of compound samples is published and considered important information, and authors are encouraged to register or deposit their chemical samples through the international non-profit organization Molecular Diversity Preservation International (MDPI).

Scope

Main research areas include (but are not limited to):

  • Organic chemistry
  • Medicinal chemistry
  • Natural products
  • Inorganic chemistry
  • Physical chemistry
  • Materials science
  • Nanoscience
  • Catalysis
  • Chemical biology
  • Analytical chemistry
  • Supramolecular chemistry
  • Theoretical chemistry
  • Green chemistry
  • Photochemistry

About Molecules


Molecules is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Analytical Chemistry (Q1); Chemistry (miscellaneous) (Q1); Organic Chemistry (Q1); Pharmaceutical Science (Q1); Physical and Theoretical Chemistry (Q1); Drug Discovery (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Molecular Medicine (Q2). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Molecules is 6055. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.865. 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 261. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Molecules journal is 14203049. 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. Molecules is cited by a total of 131009 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Molecules Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Molecules is 4.98, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Molecules IF is increased by a factor of 0.52 and approximate percentage change is 11.66% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising 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

Molecules Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Molecules is 4.98. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


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


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 4.98
2023 4.46
2022 4.71
2021 4.75
2020 4.28
2019 3.35
2018 3.13
2017 3.30
2016 3.24
2015 2.82
2014 2.81

Molecules h-index


  Table Setting

Molecules has an h-index of 261. It means 261 articles of this journal have more than 261 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.




Molecules ISSN


The ISSN of Molecules is 14203049. 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

Molecules Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Molecules is 6055. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.865. 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 Molecules by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.865
2023 0.744
2022 0.704
2021 0.705
2020 0.782
2019 0.698
2018 0.757
2017 0.855
2016 0.825
2015 0.570
2014 0.738

Ranking of Molecules by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 6055
2023 6922
2022 7059
2021 6806
2020 6213
2019 6985
2018 6292
2017 5367
2016 5620
2015 8257
2014 6277

Molecules Publisher


Table Setting

Molecules is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). It's publishing house is located in Switzerland. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1996-2025. 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.


Publication Fees


The highest fee charged by this journal is 2000 CHF as publication fees (article processing charges or APCs).

There is no waiver policy for these charges.


Review Speed


Expect on average 11 weeks from submission to publication in this Journal.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Molecules is Molecules. This abbreviation ('Molecules') 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 Molecules


If your research field is/are related to Analytical Chemistry (Q1); Chemistry (miscellaneous) (Q1); Organic Chemistry (Q1); Pharmaceutical Science (Q1); Physical and Theoretical Chemistry (Q1); Drug Discovery (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Molecular Medicine (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 Molecules?

Molecules latest impact IF is 4.98. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 4.98 (2024) and 2.81 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 3.8 in the previous 11 years.


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

The Molecules has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.865, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.865 in 2024 and the lowest being 0.570 in 2015. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Molecules over the previous 11-year period stands at 3.8.


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

The latest h-index of the Molecules is 261.


Who's the publisher of the Molecules?

The Molecules is published by the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), with its country of publication being the Switzerland.


What's the current ranking of the Molecules?

The Molecules is currently ranked 6055 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 5367 in 2017 and its lowest position of 8257 in 2015.


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

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Molecules is Molecules.


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

Molecules is classified as a journal that the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) publishes.


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

The Molecules encompasses the following areas:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Chemistry (miscellaneous)
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Pharmaceutical Science
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Drug Discovery
  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • Molecular Medicine

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


What's the ISSN of the Molecules?

The Molecules is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 14203049.


What's the best quartile of the Molecules?

The best quartile for the Molecules is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Molecules?

The Molecules coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1996-2025.


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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Molecules

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 4.98
2023 4.46
2022 4.71
2021 4.75
2020 4.28
2019 3.35
2018 3.13
2017 3.30
2016 3.24
2015 2.82
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