Please find below the key highlights and updates of the 2026 Journal Citation Reports (JCR). An online briefing session will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to introduce this year's updates. All interested faculty, researchers, and students are welcome to register and attend.
Key Highlights of Journal Citation Reports 2026
- Covers 22,643 journals across 254 subject categories
- Includes 6,703 Open Access journals
- Features scholarly journals from 113 countries and regions, including:
- 15,023 journals in the natural sciences
- 7,721 journals in the social sciences
- 3,460 journals in the arts and humanities
- 521 journals received a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for the first time
JCR 2026 Update Online Briefing Session
- Date & Time: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
- Registration: https://clarivatewebinars.webex.com/weblink/register/r45a728f617418d08491d5c21c09b57f5
Agenda
- Overview of the 2026 JCR updates
- Q&A Session
Additional Information
- Press Release: Clarivate Releases the 2026 Journal Citation Reports
- JCR Official Website: https://clarivate.com/academia-government/zh/scientific-and-academic-research/research-funding-analytics/journal-citation-reports/
- JCR 2026 Highlights Video: https://youtu.be/znaxJpKSCRw
We welcome you to join the online session and learn more about the latest JCR updates.