Aims & Scope

Breast Cancer Research is an international, peer-reviewed online journal, publishing original research, reviews, editorials and reports.

Open access research articles of exceptional interest are published in all areas of biology and medicine relevant to breast cancer, including normal mammary gland biology, with special emphasis on the genetic, biochemical, and cellular basis of breast cancer.

In addition to basic research, the journal publishes preclinical, translational and clinical studies with a biological basis, including Phase I and Phase II trials.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 5.6
2024 6.10

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 1196

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 2047

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 2.202

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q1

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.


Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.


Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.


Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.


APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology and Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 3,290.00 EUR. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

  • Citation: 290

    Authors: Steven M, Michael C, James L, Margaret C

  • Citation: 99

    Authors: Ole, Helga, Thorarinn, René, Lone, Mina J

  • Citation: 77

    Authors: Roberto, Michele, Giorgio

  • Citation: 73

    Authors: Tyna A, Siân E

  • Citation: 61

    Authors: Gary B

  • Citation: 54

    Authors: Jeffrey W

  • Citation: 45

    Authors: Micah A, Paul, Valerie M

  • Citation: 42

    Authors: Keiko, Lothar

  • Citation: 40

    Authors: Giulia, Valentina, Selene, Ada, Rita

  • Citation: 33

    Authors: Ferdinando, Giancarlo


Quick Facts

Current Factor
5.6
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
2.202
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q1
First Published: 2024

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