Journal of Nucleic Acids

Aims & Scope

Journal of Nucleic Acids is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that publishes original research articles as well as review articles covering all structural, chemical, and functional aspects of DNA and RNA research.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, 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.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

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, 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 950.00 USD. 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.

• Molecular Mechanisms of Ultraviolet Radiation‐Induced DNA Damage and Repair

  Citation: 947

  Authors: Rajesh P., Ashok, Madhu B., Rajeshwar P.

• H2AX Phosphorylation: Its Role in DNA Damage Response and Cancer Therapy

  Citation: 441

  Authors: Monika, Andrzej, Przemyslaw

• Cellular Responses to Cisplatin‐Induced DNA Damage

  Citation: 353

  Authors: Alakananda, Soumya

• Challenges and Opportunities for Small Molecule Aptamer Development

  Citation: 348

  Authors: Maureen, Maria C.

• DNA Damage Induced by Alkylating Agents and Repair Pathways

  Citation: 229

  Authors: Natsuko, Akihisa, Koji, Takeo

• Role of Nicotinamide in DNA Damage, Mutagenesis, and DNA Repair

  Citation: 183

  Authors: Devita, Gary M., Diona L.

• DNA Mismatch Repair in Eukaryotes and Bacteria

  Citation: 128

  Authors: Kenji

• Formation and Repair of Tobacco Carcinogen‐Derived Bulky DNA Adducts

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Bo

• Molecular Mechanisms of the Whole DNA Repair System: A Comparison of Bacterial and Eukaryotic Systems

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Rihito, Shuhei, Atsuhiro, Masao, Hitoshi, Taisuke, Kenji, Noriko, Ryoji, Seiki

• Alternative Splicing of Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor IgIII Loops in Cancer

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Klaus, Thomas, Christine, Sandra, Heinrich, Nicole, Miriam, Marlene, Brigitte