[Announcement] Release of the 2026 Edition of Journal Citation Reports (JCR)

Clarivate has released the 2026 edition of the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) on June 17, 2026.

Please refer to the key highlights and updates below. Clarivate will also host an online webinar titled "2026 JCR Update Summary" on the afternoon of July 1, 2026 (Wednesday). We cordially invite you to register and participate!

📊 Highlights of the 2026 Journal Citation Reports

  • Comprehensive Coverage: Features 22,643 journals across 254 disciplines.
  • Open Access Support: Includes 6,703 Gold Open Access journals.
  • Global Reach: Indexes academic journals from 113 countries and regions (including 15,023 in the Natural Sciences, 7,721 in the Social Sciences, and 3,460 in the Arts and Humanities).
  • New Milestones: 521 journals received a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for the first time.

🌐 Webinar: 2026 JCR Update Summary

  • Date & Time: July 1, 2026 (Wednesday), 14:00 – 15:00
  • Registration Link: https://clarivatewebinars.webex.com/weblink/register/r45a728f617418d08491d5c21c09b57f5
  • Webinar Agenda:
    • Summary of the 2026 JCR Updates
    • Q&A Session

📰 Related News & Resources on the 2026 JCR Update

  • Press Release: Clarivate Releases 2026 Journal Citation Reports
  • Official JCR Website: https://clarivate.com/academia-government/zh/scientific-and-academic-research/research-funding-analytics/journal-citation-reports/
  • Highlights Video: https://youtu.be/znaxJpKSCRw