What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research is 1.90, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.613 (Q2) and an H-index of 111.

Who publishes Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research is published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc.. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,109 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research is "J. INTERFERON CYTOKINE RES". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q4Scopus Q2SCImago #9,608Hybrid

Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research

Abbreviation (ISO):J. INTERFERON CYTOKINE RES

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Identifier (ISSN):1079-9907(Print)/1557-7465(Online)

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Publisher:Mary Ann Liebert Inc.

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.9↑ +0.1

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.9

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.613

#9,608

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

111

111 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

47articles/year

5.67% Gold OA•93.22% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research (JICR) provides the latest groundbreaking research on all aspects of IFNs and cytokines. The Journal delivers current findings on emerging topics in this niche community, including the role of IFNs in the therapy of diseases such as multiple sclerosis, the understanding of the third class of IFNs, and the identification and function of IFN-inducible genes.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology99.5%Genetics87.8%Medicine87.6%Immunology80.5%Chemistry78.6%Biochemistry76.8%Internal medicine76.3%Gene48.4%Immune system40.2%Virology40.1%Cell biology34.6%Endocrinology33.6%Cytokine33.5%Interferon31.8%Receptor30.4%Molecular biology29.4%In vitro29.1%Pathology27.7%Inflammation20.8%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Immunology

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Calls for Papers

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank275/328

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

CELL BIOLOGY

Rank179/207

IndexSCIE

JCRSCIE2026

IMMUNOLOGY

Rank151/183

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank291/328

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

CELL BIOLOGY

Rank179/207

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

IMMUNOLOGY

Rank160/183

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	275/328	Q4
CELL BIOLOGY	JCRSCIE	179/207	Q4
IMMUNOLOGY	JCRSCIE	151/183	Q4
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	291/328	Q4
CELL BIOLOGY	JCISCIE	179/207	Q4
IMMUNOLOGY	JCISCIE	160/183	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.9

Articles / Year30

Total Citations3

2025

IF1.8

Articles / Year41

Total Citations44

2024

IF1.9

Articles / Year59

Total Citations176

2023

IF2.3

Articles / Year68

Total Citations495

2022

IF3.657

Articles / Year86

Total Citations569

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.9	30	3
2025	1.8	41	44
2024	1.9	59	176
2023	2.3	68	495
2022	3.657	86	569
2021	2.607	65	596
2020	2.032	57	777
2019	1.774	93	2,106
2018	2.419	76	2,256
2017	—	63	1,383
2016	—	60	1,019
2015	—	88	2,606

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #9,608Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1995-2026

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

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.613

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

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.65

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,109 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations322

3-Year Documents194

Citable Documents171

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 Rate48.1%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q2

Cell BiologyQ3

ImmunologyQ3

VirologyQ3

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

Journal of Interferon and Cytokine Research (abbr: J. INTERFERON CYTOKINE RES, ISSN: 1079-9907) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc. in United States since 1995. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.90, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.613 (Q2), an H-index of 111.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Monthly, an annual output of approximately 47 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,109 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.