MDPI, a leading open access (OA) publisher, has announced that 298 MDPI journals have been indexed in the latest edition of Clarivate’s Journal Citation Reports (JCR), released yesterday, reflecting the continued growth and demand for open access publishing from the scholarly community worldwide.
Of these, 193 MDPI journals placed in the top 50% (first or second quartile) of their respective categories, with 61 journals receiving a top-quartile ranking, based on citation performance. Notably, Textiles, Mathematics, International Journal of Neonatal Screening, Smart Cities, Systems, and Pharmaceutics ranked in the top 10% in their categories, underscoring their growing influence and prestige within their academic fields.
Equally of note, 60 MDPI journals received a Journal Impact Factor for the first time, highlighting the momentum of open access publishing and MDPI’s ongoing efforts to broaden access to quality research. A total of 116 MDPI journals also received an increased Impact Factor. Moreover, 14 MDPI journals achieved an Impact Factor of 5.0 or higher, suggesting a high degree of influence and visibility.
Constanze Schelhorn, head of indexing at MDPI, said:
“The Journal Impact Factor (JIF) continues to be a widely used metric highlighting a journal’s recent citation activity. Inclusion in the Web of Science Core Collection reflects a journal’s trustworthiness, meeting high editorial and ethical standards while demonstrating relevance within the respective research community.”
“JIFs should be interpreted alongside other indicators such as article-level citations and policy relevance, offering a more comprehensive view of research impact. For the sixty newly included journals, this milestone underscores their notable commitment to scholarly excellence and will improve the journal’s visibility and citation potential.”
As of the end of 2024, MDPI journals had received 18.4 million citations in Web of Science, making MDPI the most cited OA publisher. This is a clear reflection of the reach and visibility that Gold OA can achieve, as well as the increasing recognition of OA titles in major citation tracking databases.
MDPI’s growing presence is also reflected in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI). When the ESCI launched in 2016, 24 MDPI journals were included, growing to over 200 journals by 2024. In the latest JCR, 103 MDPI journals in the ESCI received top-quartile (Q1 or Q2) rankings. These journals span several fast-growing fields, providing accredited platforms for sharing diverse, innovative research.
