Molecular Immunology
Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)
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SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
160 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Molecular Immunology publishes original articles, reviews and commentaries on all areas of immunology, with a particular focus on description of cellular, biochemical or genetic mechanisms underlying immunological phenomena. Studies on all model organisms, from invertebrates to humans, are suitable. Examples include, but are not restricted to: Infection, autoimmunity, transplantation, immunodeficiencies, inflammation and tumor immunology Mechanisms of induction, regulation and termination of innate and adaptive immunity Intercellular communication, cooperation and regulation Intracellular mechanisms of immunity (endocytosis, protein trafficking, pathogen recognition, antigen presentation, etc) Mechanisms of action of the cells and molecules of the immune system Structural analysis Development of the immune system Comparative immunology and evolution of the immune system "Omics" studies and bioinformatics Vaccines, biotechnology and therapeutic manipulation of the immune system (therapeutic antibodies, cytokines, cellular therapies, etc) Technical developments.
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BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
IMMUNOLOGY
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
IMMUNOLOGY
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisMolecular Immunology (acronym: mimm, abbr: MOL. IMMUNOL, ISSN: 0161-5890) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Elsevier Ltd in England since 1979. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.70, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.969 (Q2), an H-index of 160.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 7.2周, a publication frequency of Semimonthly, an annual output of approximately 294 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,291 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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