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.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Portico, PMC, CLOCKSS, National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Cancer ResearchQ1
OncologyQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Oncology
Scopus Categories
Cancer ResearchOncology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Breast Cancer Treatment StudiesCancer Cells and MetastasisBreast Lesions and CarcinomasHER2/EGFR in Cancer ResearchEstrogen and related hormone effectsCancer Risks and FactorsBRCA gene mutations in cancerGlobal Cancer Incidence and ScreeningDigital Radiography and Breast ImagingAI in cancer detection