What is the Impact Factor of Immune Network?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Immune Network is 5.90, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Immune Network indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Immune Network is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.729 (Q1) and an H-index of 50.

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

Immune Network is published by Korean Association of Immunologists. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,580 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

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

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Immune Network is "IMMUNE NETW" with common acronym "immunenetw". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #1,891Hybrid

Immune Network

Acronym:immunenetw

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Abbreviation (ISO):IMMUNE NETW

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Identifier (ISSN):1598-2629(Print)/2092-6685(Online)

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Publisher:Korean Association of Immunologists

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Clarivate IF (2026)

5.9↑ +1.8

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Immune Network

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):5.9

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.729

#1,891

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

50 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate7%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

45articles/year

99.22% Gold OA•56.25% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Immune Network publishes novel findings in basic and clinical immunology and aims to provide a medium through which researchers in various fields of immunology can share and connect. The journal focuses on advances and insights into the regulation of the immune system and the immunological mechanisms of various diseases. Research that provides integrated insights into translational immunology is given preference for publication. All submissions are evaluated based on originality, quality, clarity, and brevity

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Medicine98.5%Biology98.4%Genetics94.9%Immunology89.9%Chemistry82.3%Internal medicine81.3%Biochemistry80.2%Immune system64.4%Cell biology42.1%Gene41.6%Pathology38.7%Antigen36.7%In vitro34.4%Endocrinology28.7%Receptor28%Antibody27.1%Inflammation24.9%Molecular biology22.5%T cell22.3%Cancer research20.6%Cytotoxic T cell20.4%

Primary Research Areas

Immunology and Microbiology Immunology

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

IMMUNOLOGY

Rank39/183

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

IMMUNOLOGY

Rank57/183

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
IMMUNOLOGY	JCRSCIE	39/183	Q1
IMMUNOLOGY	JCISCIE	57/183	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF5.9

Articles / Year27

Total Citations35

2025

IF4.1

Articles / Year44

Total Citations313

2024

IF4.3

Articles / Year45

Total Citations695

2023

IF6

Articles / Year46

Total Citations620

2022

IF5.851

Articles / Year51

Total Citations1,122

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	5.9	27	35
2025	4.1	44	313
2024	4.3	45	695
2023	6	46	620
2022	5.851	51	1,122
2021	6.303	45	1,158
2020	3.637	51	2,580
2019	3.111	44	1,441
2018	2.524	49	3,507
2017	—	48	1,841
2016	—	44	1,534
2015	—	40	1,565

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #1,891Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2009, 2013, 2015-2025

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Scopus Broad Areas:Immunology and MicrobiologyMedicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.729

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

5.41

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,580 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations793

3-Year Documents142

Citable Documents135

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 Rate40.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

ImmunologyQ1

Immunology and AllergyQ1

Infectious DiseasesQ1

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: 7%

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):

3区 (Zone 3)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区IMMUNOLOGY

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

Immune Network (acronym: immunenetw, abbr: IMMUNE NETW, ISSN: 1598-2629) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Immunology and Microbiology, published by Korean Association of Immunologists in South Korea. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.90, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.729 (Q1), an H-index of 50.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 45 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,580 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.