What is the Impact Factor of Non-coding RNA Research?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Non-coding RNA Research is 5.60, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is Non-coding RNA Research indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Non-coding RNA Research is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.176 (Q1) and an H-index of 37.

Who publishes Non-coding RNA Research and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Non-coding RNA Research is published by KeAi Communications Co. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,386 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

WoS ESCI Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #3,759Gold OA

Non-coding RNA Research

Identifier (ISSN):2468-0540(Print)

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Publisher:KeAi Communications Co

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

5.6↑ +0.9

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS ESCIJCR Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Non-coding RNA Research

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):5.6

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.176

#3,759

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

37 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ1

Self-Citation Rate30.5%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

27articles/year

100% Gold OA•62.22% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Non-coding RNA Research aims to publish high quality research and review articles on the mechanistic role of non-coding RNAs in all human diseases. This interdisciplinary journal will welcome research dealing with all aspects of non-coding RNAs-their biogenesis, regulation and role in disease progression. The focus of this journal will be to publish translational studies as well as well-designed basic studies with translational and clinical implications. The non-coding RNAs of particular interest will be microRNAs (miRNAs), small interfering RNAs (siRNAs), small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs), U-RNAs/small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs), exosomal/extracellular RNAs (exRNAs), Piwi-interacting RNAs (piRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs. Topics of interest will include, but not limited to: -Regulation of non-coding RNAs -Targets and regulatory functions of non-coding RNAs -Epigenetics and non-coding RNAs -Biological functions of non-coding RNAs -Non-coding RNAs as biomarkers -Non-coding RNA-based therapeutics -Prognostic value of non-coding RNAs -Pharmacological studies involving non-coding RNAs -Population based and epidemiological studies -Gene expression / proteomics / computational / pathway analysis-based studies on non-coding RNAs with functional validation -Novel strategies to manipulate non-coding RNAs expression and function -Clinical studies on evaluation of non-coding RNAs The journal will strive to disseminate cutting edge research, showcasing the ever-evolving importance of non-coding RNAs in modern day research and medicine.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Biology95.1%Genetics92.3%Biochemistry91.3%Chemistry91.3%Gene86.9%Medicine74.9%Internal medicine66.7%microRNA61.2%RNA51.4%Computational biology41.5%Pathology39.3%Downregulation and upregulation37.7%Gene expression35.5%Bioinformatics33.3%Cancer32.8%Cell biology30.6%Long non-coding RNA30.6%Cancer research29.5%Disease20.8%

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Biochemistry (medical)

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Special Issues

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

JCRESCI2026

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank72/328

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Rank83/328

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCRESCI	72/328	Q1
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	JCIESCI	83/328	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

11 year

2026Latest

IF5.6

Articles / Year39

Total Citations34

2025

IF4.7

Articles / Year93

Total Citations411

2024

IF5.9

Articles / Year136

Total Citations1,623

2023

IF5

Articles / Year79

Total Citations1,147

2022

IF—

Articles / Year50

Total Citations1,128

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	5.6	39	34
2025	4.7	93	411
2024	5.9	136	1,623
2023	5	79	1,147
2022	—	50	1,128
2021	—	24	585
2020	—	31	1,038
2019	—	22	570
2018	—	31	1,258
2017	—	20	462
2016	—	12	746

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #3,759Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2016-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular BiologyMedicine

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.176

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

5.90

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

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,386 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,264

3-Year Documents217

Citable Documents215

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 Rate45.8%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

BiochemistryQ1

Biochemistry (medical)Q1

GeneticsQ2

Molecular BiologyQ2

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: 30.5%

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):

1区 (Zone 1)Biology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

1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

Non-coding RNA Research (ISSN: 2468-0540) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by KeAi Communications Co in Netherlands. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.60, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.176 (Q1), an H-index of 37.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 27 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $3,386 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.