Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

Oncotarget- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: Impact Journals LLC

Abbreviation: Oncotarget




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

1.89

SJR

 0.828

h-Index

 201

Rank

 6575

Important Details

Title Oncotarget
Standard Abbreviation Oncotarget
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Oncology (Q2)
Impact Score 1.89
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.828
h-index 201
Overall Rank 6575
Publisher Name Impact Journals LLC
Publication Country United States
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 19492553
Coverage and History 2010-2026
Official Website Visit Website
Wikipedia Page Visit Wikipedia
Best Quartile Q2
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
765

About Oncotarget


Oncotarget is a journal published by Impact Journals LLC. This journal covers the area[s] related to Oncology, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2010-2026. The rank of this journal is 6575. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 1.89, 201, and 0.828, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 19492553.

The best quartile of Oncotarget is Q2. This journal has received a total of 765 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


Oncotarget Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the Oncotarget is 1.89. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 1.89

It is increased by a factor of around 0.27, and the percentage change is 16.67% compared to the preceding year 2024, indicating a rising trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

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Prediction of Oncotarget Impact Score 2026


Impact Score 2025 of Oncotarget is 1.89. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2026 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Oncotarget. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 1.89
2024 1.62
2023 1.92
2022 2.54
2021 2.66
2020 3.34
2019 3.67
2018 3.69
2017 4.66
2016 4.95
2015 5.02
2014 5.40

Oncotarget h-index


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The h-index of Oncotarget is 201. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 201 published articles with more than 201 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




Oncotarget ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Oncotarget is/are as follows: 19492553.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

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Oncotarget Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Oncotarget is ranked 6575 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.828.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


Oncotarget Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Oncotarget is Impact Journals LLC. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United States. Its coverage history is as follows: 2010-2026.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of Oncotarget is Oncotarget. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('Oncotarget') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Oncotarget


If your area of research or discipline is related to Oncology, etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of Oncotarget?

The latest impact score of Oncotarget is 1.89. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of Oncotarget?

The latest h-index of Oncotarget is 201. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Oncotarget?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Oncotarget is 0.828. It is calculated in the year 2026.


What is the ranking of Oncotarget?

The latest ranking of Oncotarget is 6575. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of Oncotarget?

Oncotarget is published by Impact Journals LLC. The publication country of this journal is United States.


What is the abbreviation of Oncotarget?

This standard abbreviation of Oncotarget is Oncotarget.


Is "Oncotarget" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Oncotarget is a journal published by Impact Journals LLC.


What is the scope of Oncotarget?

The scope of Oncotarget is as follows:

  • Oncology

For detailed scope of Oncotarget, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Oncotarget?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Oncotarget is/are as follows: 19492553.


What is the best quartile for Oncotarget?

The best quartile for Oncotarget is Q2.


What is the coverage history of Oncotarget?

The coverage history of Oncotarget is as follows 2010-2026.


Credits and Sources



Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


Impact Score, SJR, h-Index, and Other Important metrics of These Journals, Conferences, and Book Series


Journal/Conference/Book Title Type Publisher Ranking SJR h-index Impact Score
CESifo Economic Studies Journal Oxford University Press 18952 38 0.73
Journal of International Financial Management and Accounting Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 2078 55 6.94
Materials Research Journal Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos 17478 79 1.40
Mathematical Modelling and Analysis Journal Vilnius Gediminas Technical University 11805 33 1.90
International Journal of Applied Linguistics Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 3794 60 4.67
Journal, Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine Journal Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine 29605 17 0.06
European Journal of Education Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 3214 72 5.10
Palaeontographica Abteilung B: Palaeophytologie Book Series Schweizerbart Science Publishers 18137 19 0.43
Natural Solutions Trade Journal Innovision Health Media 28581 1 0.00
International Conference on Architectural Support for Programming Languages and Operating Systems - ASPLOS Conference And Proceedings Association for Computing Machinery 1030 120 10.08

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Oncotarget Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 1.89
2024 1.62
2023 1.92
2022 2.54
2021 2.66
2020 3.34
2019 3.67
2018 3.69
2017 4.66
2016 4.95
2015 5.02
2014 5.40



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