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How to Find Journal Impact Factors

Complete guide to searching and understanding journal metrics

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What You'll Find

2025 Impact Factor scores
JCR Quartile rankings (Q1-Q4)
CAS Block classifications
ISSN numbers
Journal rankings and metrics

How to Search

1

Enter Journal Name

Type the journal name or partial name in the search box

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View Results

Browse through matching journals with their metrics

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Find Impact Factor

Check the 2025 impact factor and JCR quartile

Understanding Journal Metrics

Impact Factor

The Impact Factor measures the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in a journal. Higher impact factors generally indicate more influential journals.

Example: An impact factor of 3.5 means articles published in the journal receive an average of 3.5 citations per year.

JCR Quartiles

JCR Quartiles rank journals within their subject categories:

Q1
Top 25%
Q2
25-50%
Q3
50-75%
Q4
Bottom 25%

CAS Blocks

CAS (Chinese Academy of Sciences) blocks classify journals into different tiers based on their quality and influence in the Chinese academic system.

Search Tips

  • Use partial journal names for broader results (e.g., "nature" instead of "Nature Communications")
  • Search is case-insensitive and supports fuzzy matching
  • Try different variations if you don't find your journal immediately
  • All impact factors shown are for the year 2025

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Understanding Impact Factor Calculations

Want to understand how journal impact factors are calculated? Read our comprehensive guide.

How Journal Impact Factors Are Calculated →