eLife
Open Access Diamond OA Top Tier
About eLife
eLife is a prominent academic journal specializing in Biology, Life Sciences and Medicine. Published by eLife Sciences Publications in GB, the journal serves as an essential platform for researchers to share high-quality scholarly work. It is fully Open Access publication identified by ISSN 2050-084X. With a current impact factor of 7.700, eLife maintains rigorous standards of peer review and academic excellence. The journal aims to advance the boundaries of knowledge within its research areas and provides valuable insights for the global scientific community.
Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis
Based on current metadata, eLife maintains a high-tier position in the GB academic market. With an impact factor of 7.70, it remains a highly cited venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields. Notably, as a Diamond Open Access journal, it removes all financial barriers for authors, significantly increasing the potential reach and impact of your published work.
| ISSN (Print) | 2050-084X |
|---|---|
| Publisher | eLife Sciences Publications |
| Country | GB |
| Established | 2012 |
| APC / Cost | Free (Diamond) |
About eLife
eLife is a prominent academic journal specializing in Biology, Life Sciences and Medicine. Published by eLife Sciences Publications in GB, the journal serves as an essential platform for researchers to share high-quality scholarly work. It is fully Open Access publication identified by ISSN 2050-084X. With a current impact factor of 7.700, eLife maintains rigorous standards of peer review and academic excellence. The journal aims to advance the boundaries of knowledge within its research areas and provides valuable insights for the global scientific community.
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Impact Factor
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Impact Factors by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.700 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
| 2022 | 8.700 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
| 2021 | 8.100 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
| 2020 | 7.000 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
| 2019 | 7.000 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
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Last updated: Mar 15, 2026
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