What is the Impact Factor of European Cytokine Network?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of European Cytokine Network is 1.50, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is European Cytokine Network indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, European Cytokine Network is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.491 (Q3) and an H-index of 73.

Who publishes European Cytokine Network and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

European Cytokine Network is published by John Libbey Eurotext. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,013 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of European Cytokine Network?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of European Cytokine Network is "EUR CYTOKINE NETW". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q3SCImago #12,100Hybrid

European Cytokine Network

Abbreviation (ISO):EUR CYTOKINE NETW

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Identifier (ISSN):1148-5493(Print)/1952-4005(Online)

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Publisher:John Libbey Eurotext

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.5↑ +0.3

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for European Cytokine Network

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q3

0.491

#12,100

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

73 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ4

Self-Citation Rate0%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

11articles/year

13.64% Gold OA•80% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The journal that brings together all areas of work involving cytokines. European Cytokine Network is an electronic journal that publishes original articles and abstracts every quarter to provide an essential bridge between researchers and clinicians with an interest in this cutting-edge field. The journal has become a must-read for specialists in the field thanks to its swift publication and international circulation. The journal is referenced in several databases, including Medline, which is testament to its scientific quality.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology98.8%Medicine97.9%Genetics94.7%Internal medicine93.2%Immunology88.8%Chemistry83.4%Biochemistry81.2%Cytokine56.1%Endocrinology52.6%Immune system44.9%Receptor38.7%Pathology37.9%Cell biology34.1%In vitro33.7%Gene30.4%Inflammation30.2%Tumor necrosis factor alpha24.5%Molecular biology22.7%Psychology22.1%

Primary Research Areas

Biology Immunology

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank294/328

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

CELL BIOLOGY

Rank194/207

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JCRSCIE2026

IMMUNOLOGY

Rank160/183

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JCISCIE2026

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank307/328

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

CELL BIOLOGY

Rank198/207

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

IMMUNOLOGY

Rank174/183

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	294/328	Q4
CELL BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	194/207	Q4
IMMUNOLOGY	JCRSCIE	160/183	Q4
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	307/328	Q4
CELL BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	198/207	Q4
IMMUNOLOGY	JCISCIE	174/183	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.5

Articles / Year18

Total Citations2

2025

IF1.2

Articles / Year8

Total Citations9

2024

IF2.2

Articles / Year6

Total Citations43

2023

IF2.8

Articles / Year8

Total Citations25

2022

IF3.45

Articles / Year8

Total Citations53

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.5	18	2
2025	1.2	8	9
2024	2.2	6	43
2023	2.8	8	25
2022	3.45	8	53
2021	2.737	11	153
2020	1.912	19	330
2019	1.875	21	397
2018	1.72	17	581
2017	—	17	405
2016	—	15	331
2015	—	10	291

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #12,100Scopus Q3SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1990-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular BiologyImmunology and MicrobiologyMedicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q3

0.491

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q3

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.64

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,013 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations39

3-Year Documents20

Citable Documents20

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate54.5%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Clinical BiochemistryQ3

ImmunologyQ3

Immunology and AllergyQ3

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 0%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

European Cytokine Network (abbr: EUR CYTOKINE NETW, ISSN: 1148-5493) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Biology, published by John Libbey Eurotext in France since 2014. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.50, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.491 (Q3), an H-index of 73.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 11 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,013 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.