Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

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


Published By: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)

Abbreviation: Molecules




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.

5.55

SJR

 0.915

h-Index

 296

Rank

 5632

Important Details

Title Molecules
Standard Abbreviation Molecules
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Analytical Chemistry (Q1); Chemistry (miscellaneous) (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Organic Chemistry (Q1); Pharmaceutical Science (Q1); Physical and Theoretical Chemistry (Q1); Drug Discovery (Q2); Molecular Medicine (Q2)
Impact Score 5.55
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.915
h-index 296
Overall Rank 5632
Publisher Name Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Publication Country Switzerland
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 14203049
Coverage and History 1996-2026
Official Website Visit Website
Wikipedia Page Visit Wikipedia
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
138722

About Molecules


Molecules is a journal published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). This journal covers the area[s] related to Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry (miscellaneous), Medicine (miscellaneous), Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Drug Discovery, Molecular Medicine, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 1996-2026. The rank of this journal is 5632. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 5.55, 296, and 0.915, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 14203049.

The best quartile of Molecules is Q1. This journal has received a total of 138722 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


Molecules Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the Molecules is 5.55. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 5.55

It is increased by a factor of around 0.57, and the percentage change is 11.45% 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.

Table Setting

Prediction of Molecules Impact Score 2026


Impact Score 2025 of Molecules is 5.55. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2026 as well.


Impact Score Graph


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


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 5.55
2024 4.98
2023 4.46
2022 4.71
2021 4.75
2020 4.28
2019 3.35
2018 3.13
2017 3.30
2016 3.24
2015 2.82
2014 2.81

Molecules h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of Molecules is 296. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 296 published articles with more than 296 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.




Molecules ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Molecules is/are as follows: 14203049.

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}

Table Setting

Molecules Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Molecules is ranked 5632 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.915.

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.


Molecules Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Molecules is Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The publishing house of this journal is located in the Switzerland. Its coverage history is as follows: 1996-2026.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


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


Publication Fees


The highest fee charged by this journal is 2000 CHF as publication fees (article processing charges or APCs).

There is no waiver policy for these charges.

Title

Review Speed


Expect on average 11 weeks from submission to publication in this Journal.


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of Molecules is Molecules. 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 ('Molecules') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Molecules


If your area of research or discipline is related to Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry (miscellaneous), Medicine (miscellaneous), Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Drug Discovery, Molecular Medicine, 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 Molecules?

The latest impact score of Molecules is 5.55. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of Molecules?

The latest h-index of Molecules is 296. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


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

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Molecules is 0.915. It is calculated in the year 2026.


What is the ranking of Molecules?

The latest ranking of Molecules is 5632. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of Molecules?

Molecules is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The publication country of this journal is Switzerland.


What is the abbreviation of Molecules?

This standard abbreviation of Molecules is Molecules.


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

Molecules is a journal published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI).


What is the scope of Molecules?

The scope of Molecules is as follows:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Chemistry (miscellaneous)
  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Pharmaceutical Science
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Drug Discovery
  • Molecular Medicine

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


What is the ISSN of Molecules?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Molecules is/are as follows: 14203049.


What is the best quartile for Molecules?

The best quartile for Molecules is Q1.


What is the coverage history of Molecules?

The coverage history of Molecules is as follows 1996-2026.


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.


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Syntax Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 8098 37 0.80
Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 6455 70 1.56
Libyan Studies Journal Cambridge University Press 17889 11 0.64
Natural Solutions Trade Journal Innovision Health Media 28581 1 0.00
Proceedings of the International Semiconductor Conference, CAS Conference And Proceedings Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 25734 16 0.00
Journal of Sociology Journal SAGE Publications Ltd 7160 71 3.48
HOMO- Journal of Comparative Human Biology Journal Elsevier B.V. 17280 42 1.11

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Molecules Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 5.55
2024 4.98
2023 4.46
2022 4.71
2021 4.75
2020 4.28
2019 3.35
2018 3.13
2017 3.30
2016 3.24
2015 2.82
2014 2.81



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