Nucleic Acids Research
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Aims and Scope
Nucleic Acids Research is an open-access peer-reviewed scientific journal published since 1974 by the Oxford University Press. The journal covers research on nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, and related work. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal's 2020 impact factor is 16.971. The journal publishes two yearly special issues, the first issue of each year is dedicated to biological databases, published in January since 1993, and the other is devoted to papers describing web-based software resources of value to the biological community (web servers), published in July since 2003. Less
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- PublisherOXFORD UNIV PRESS
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencySemi-monthly
- Article Processing ChargesUSD 3630
- Publication Time7
- Editorial Review ProcessAnonymous peer review
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencySemi-monthly
- Publication Start Year1974
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- Publication Time7
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- Review ProcessAnonymous peer review
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- License typeCC BY, CC BY-NC
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FAQs
Since when has Nucleic Acids Research been publishing? 
The Nucleic Acids Research has been publishing since 1974 till date.
How frequently is the Nucleic Acids Research published?
Nucleic Acids Research is published Semi-monthly.
What is the H-index. SNIP score, Citescore and SJR of Nucleic Acids Research?
Nucleic Acids Research has a H-index score of 607, Citescore of 28, SNIP score of 5.19, & SJR of Q1
Who is the publisher of Nucleic Acids Research?
The publisher of Nucleic Acids Research is OXFORD UNIV PRESS.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of Nucleic Acids Research?
For the Nucleic Acids Research's Aims and Scope, please refer to the section above on the page.
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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Nucleic Acids Research?
The eISSN number is 1362-4962 and pISSN number is 0305-1048 for Nucleic Acids Research.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Genome, Chromatin, RNA polymerase, Gene expression, Skeletal muscle, Crystal structure, Simulation, RNA-binding protein, ATPase, Virus, DNA repair, Transcription factor, DNA damage, Physical interaction, Gene cluster, Cell cycle, Histone, DNA methylation, Oxidative stress, Guanidine.
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