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Top 10 Immunology Journals by Impact Factor

Compare leading Immunology journals ranked by Journal Impact Factor. Each journal summary highlights key details authors often need when choosing where to submit, including publisher, impact factor, open access status, identifiers, and available submission profile information.

Rankings are based on the latest Journal Impact Factor data currently available in our journal database.

#1
NR
JIF 60.9
Q1
Hybrid

Nature Reviews Immunology is a journal in the Nature Reviews portfolio covering immunology research and commentary, with content including Review Articles, Research Highlights, Journal Club pieces, Comments, World View articles and collections.

Identifiers

ISSN 1474-1733
eISSN 1474-1741

Publication Cost

Subscription publication route only; no immediate gold open access publication option.

Publishing Timeline

Accepted manuscripts may be self-archived for public release 6 months after first publication.
#2
AR
JIF 33.3
Q1
Closed

Annual Review of Immunology focuses on basic immune mechanisms and the molecular basis of immune diseases in humans. Topics include innate and adaptive immunity, immune cell development and differentiation, immune control of pathogens and cancer, and human imm...

Identifiers

ISSN 0732-0582
eISSN 1545-3278

Publication Cost

Color figures are printed at no cost to authors.

Publishing Timeline

Articles may first appear as Reviews in Advance before final publication; no fixed decision or publication timeline is stated.
#3
NI

NATURE PORTFOLIO

JIF 27.6
Q1
Hybrid

Nature Immunology is a journal covering immunology research and publishes content including Articles, Review Articles, Resources, Research Briefings, News & Views and Research Highlights.

Identifiers

ISSN 1529-2908
eISSN 1529-2916

Publication Cost

Article processing charge applies for open access publication; institutional agreements may cover the APC.

Publishing Timeline

Editorial decisions on whether to send a manuscript for peer review are normally made within 2 working days of receipt; publication decisions are typically made within 2 days of receipt of referees' reports.
#4
Im

CELL PRESS

JIF 26.3
Q1
Hybrid

Immunity publishes advances in immunology research, including studies that provide fundamental new immunological insights at the molecular, cellular, or whole organism level relevant to areas such as cancer, infectious disease, the nervous system, autoimmunity...

Identifiers

ISSN 1074-7613
eISSN 1097-4180

Publication Cost

Article publishing charge: $10,400 for open access.

Publishing Timeline

Median 7 days to first editorial decision; median 27 days from acceptance to online publication.
#5
C&
JIF 19.8
Q1
Hybrid

Cellular & Molecular Immunology is a monthly journal from the Chinese Society of Immunology and the University of Science and Technology of China covering basic immunology research and clinical applications. It publishes Articles, Review Articles, Mini Reviews...

Identifiers

ISSN 1672-7681
eISSN 2042-0226

Publication Cost

Standard publication is behind a paywall; optional open access APC is £3,490 / $5,190 / €4,090 plus VAT or local taxes where applicable; page charges are 400 RMB (US$90) per black-and-white print page and 1500-2000 RMB (US$280) per color page.

Publishing Timeline

Advance Online Publication publishes the final version online in advance of print; proof corrections must be returned within 48 hours of receipt.
#6
SI
Science Immunology

American Association for the Advancement of Science

JIF 16.3
Q1
Closed

Identifiers

ISSN 2470-9468
eISSN 2470-9468
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#7
TI
JIF 13.9
Q1
Hybrid

Trends in Immunology plays an essential role in monitoring advances in the various fields of immunology, bringing together the results in a readable and lucid form. The backbone of each issue is a series of succinct reviews and hypothesis-driven viewpoints.

Identifiers

ISSN 1471-4906
eISSN 1471-4981

Publication Cost

Article publishing charge: $7,030 for open access.

Publishing Timeline

24 days median from acceptance to first online publication.
#8
LH

ELSEVIER

JIF 13
Q1
Hybrid

The Lancet HIV is a medical journal covering HIV research, policy, and clinical care.

Identifiers

ISSN 2352-3018
eISSN 2352-3018

Publication Cost

Manuscript submission is free; open access publication is available with an article processing charge (APC).

Publishing Timeline

Fast-track original research Articles are peer-reviewed within 3–5 days and, if accepted, published within 10 weeks from submission.
#9
Al

WILEY

JIF 12
Q1
Hybrid

Allergy is the official journal of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI). It aims to advance, impact and communicate all aspects of the discipline of Allergy/Immunology, including educational, basic, translational and clinical researc...

Identifiers

ISSN 0105-4538
eISSN 1398-9995

Publication Cost

Open access publication requires an APC. Original Articles are limited to 5 printed pages, and authors must pay GBP 80 for each additional page.

Publishing Timeline

6 days submission to first decision (median)
#10
CR
JIF 11.3
Q1
Hybrid

Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology is a scholarly journal dedicated to the advancement of clinical management in both allergic and immunologic diseases. It publishes in-depth reviews and experimental papers with broad interest to immunologists. Each issu...

Identifiers

ISSN 1080-0549
eISSN 1559-0267

Publication Cost

No page charges for accepted articles. Article processing charges for Open Choice vary by journal.

Publishing Timeline

Submission to first decision (median): 8 days
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