NATURE STRUCTURAL & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

metrics 2024

Fostering Excellence in Structural and Molecular Research

Introduction

NATURE STRUCTURAL & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY is a leading journal published by NATURE PORTFOLIO, dedicated to advancing the field of molecular and structural biology since its inception in 1998. With an impressive impact factor that places it in the Q1 quartile across both the Molecular Biology and Structural Biology categories, this journal is pivotal for researchers and professionals seeking to publish innovative and high-impact results. Its Scopus ranking further highlights its elite status, with a remarkable 98th percentile for Structural Biology and 95th for Molecular Biology. While the journal does not currently offer open access, it continues to foster a rich discourse among scientists by providing a platform for the dissemination of groundbreaking research. Located in the United Kingdom and operated from Berlin, the journal's commitment to excellence positions it as an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in the realms of biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank7.15
Journal Impact Factor12.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)13.10
H-Index303
Journal IF Without Self12.50
Eigen Factor0.04
Normal Eigen Factor8.17
Influence7.48
Immediacy Index2.30
Cited Half Life10.30
Citing Half Life8.30
JCI2.87
Total Documents5416
WOS Total Citations27951
SCIMAGO Total Citations149965
SCIMAGO SELF Citations2826
Scopus Journal Rank7.15
Cites / Document (2 Years)8.31
Cites / Document (3 Years)8.94
Cites / Document (4 Years)9.19

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Structural Biology in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #1/49
Percentile 97.96
Quartile Q1
Molecular Biology in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #17/410
Percentile 95.85
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Rank 13/313
Percentile 96.00
Quartile Q1
BIOPHYSICS
Rank 2/77
Percentile 98.10
Quartile Q1
CELL BIOLOGY
Rank 20/205
Percentile 90.50
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Rank 7/313
Percentile 97.76
Quartile Q1
BIOPHYSICS
Rank 1/77
Percentile 98.70
Quartile Q1
CELL BIOLOGY
Rank 12/205
Percentile 94.15
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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