EMBO Reports stands for scientific quality beyond narrow definitions of novelty and impact, with a scope that embraces the biosciences from biophysics to ecology. While the journal welcomes diverse article formats, it is renowned for its concise research reports and its influential Science & Society section. ‘Short and sweet’ research reports - a single key finding, backed up by multiple lines of experimental evidence. Comprehensive mechanistic insight is not required. EMBO Reports invites well-developed studies that either confirm or refute prominent claims in the literature, as well as null data on important, open questions in the biosciences. Science & Society: authoritative commentary examining the wider issues, challenges, and impacts at the intersection of research and society.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
1469-3178
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Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
Portico, CLOCKSS
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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
2019
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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.
BiochemistryQ1
GeneticsQ1
Molecular BiologyQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyCell Biology
Scopus Categories
GeneticsBiochemistryMolecular Biology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
RNA Research and SplicingRNA modifications and cancerCRISPR and Genetic EngineeringGenomics and Chromatin DynamicsUbiquitin and proteasome pathwaysDNA Repair MechanismsRNA and protein synthesis mechanismsEpigenetics and DNA MethylationMicrotubule and mitosis dynamicsMitochondrial Function and Pathology