iScience

iScience is a multidisciplinary, open-access journal published by Cell Press, an imprint of Elsevier. With an ISSN of 2589-0042 and a 2026 Journal Impact Factor of 6.1070, the journal holds a prestigious Q1 ranking in its JCR quartile, placing it among the top-tier publications in the scientific community. Its scope is intentionally broad, encompassing original research across the life, physical, earth, and health sciences, with a particular emphasis on studies that bridge disciplinary boundaries or address fundamental questions at the intersection of fields. The journal welcomes a variety of article types, including full-length research articles, reviews, and short reports, all of which undergo rigorous peer review to ensure high methodological and ethical standards. Notable features include its fully open-access model, which ensures that all published content is freely available to readers worldwide, thereby maximizing the dissemination and impact of research. Additionally, iScience is known for its rapid publication process and commitment to reproducibility and data sharing. The target audience includes academic researchers, industry scientists, and advanced graduate students working in diverse areas such as molecular biology, chemistry, physics, materials science, and environmental science. As a Q1 journal with a strong Impact Factor, iScience is recognized as a leading venue for high-quality, cross-disciplinary research, offering authors a platform to reach a broad, international readership while benefiting from the editorial expertise and visibility associated with Cell Press.