{"id":61998,"date":"2026-06-17T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=61998"},"modified":"2026-06-17T14:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T07:00:00","slug":"clarivate-releases-journal-citation-reports-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=61998","title":{"rendered":"Clarivate Releases Journal Citation Reports 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/1159266\/Clarivate_Logo_v1.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\"\/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i>Advancing transparency and responsible journal evaluation<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">LONDON<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">June 17, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced the release of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4713133-1&amp;h=3376638855&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flinkprotect.cudasvc.com%2Furl%3Fa%3Dhttps%253a%252f%252fclarivate.com%252facademia-government%252fscientific-and-academic-research%252fresearch-funding-analytics%252fjournal-citation-reports%252f%253futm_campaign%253djcr_launch_retention_ag_ra_global_2026%2526utm_content%253dpress_release%2526utm_term%253dearned_press%2526campaignname%253dJCR_Launch_Retention_AG_RA_Global_2026%2526campaignid%253d701QO000016sBSPYA2%26c%3DE%2C1%2Ct8UIuG722jOnd-ENr06GEKmTCwvaRGaPRuWW8Yx1tz1ily2i51b3UIZjxFhbthkqLObZIGpO5CL0H2tdsT81xnM-7U2rmRCDlKe683vZ6KcBWIqZ0lTDDM7qmFvX%26typo%3D1&amp;a=Journal+Citation+Reports%C2%A02026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Journal Citation Reports\u00a02026<\/a>.\u00a0Now in its sixth decade, Journal Citation Reports\u00a0(JCR)\u00a0continues to provide a publisher-neutral framework for assessing journal influence across the global research ecosystem.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 edition builds on a series of recent enhancements designed to improve consistency,\u00a0transparency\u00a0and inclusivity in journal-level metrics.\u00a0It\u00a0includes metrics for 22,643 journals across 254 categories, reflecting the breadth and diversity of scholarly publishing worldwide.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Bar Veinstein, President, Academia &amp; Government at Clarivate, said: &#8220;As scholarly publishing continues to evolve, we\u00a0remain\u00a0focused on helping publishers, librarians and researchers make informed decisions with confidence.\u00a0The Journal Citation Reports\u00a02026\u00a0reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting the research community with trusted,\u00a0transparent\u00a0and context-rich journal intelligence.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our\u00a0publisher-neutral approach, ongoing refinements and focus on research integrity\u00a0means that\u00a0JCR continues to serve as a gold-standard benchmark for the global scholarly community,\u00a0over fifty years\u00a0after its\u00a0first publication.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>New data highlights growing diversification of research<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The 2026 release, reflecting 2025 data, highlights several notable trends shaping scholarly publishing:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Expansion of global participation: 521 journals received a Journal Impact Factor for the first time,\u00a0from\u00a047 countries\/regions.\u00a0Of these\u00a0journals,\u00a058%\u00a0are\u00a0based outside the United States and Western Europe<\/li>\n<li>Shifts in author geography:\u00a0Mainland\u00a0China and the United States\u00a0remain\u00a0the most represented countries\/regions, accounting for 48% of author affiliations<\/li>\n<li>Global South representation continues to grow. The countries\/regions\u00a0with the largest increases\u202fin\u00a0author\u00a0representation\u202ffrom 2023 to\u202f2025\u202fare\u00a0Mainland\u00a0China (23%) and India (12%)<\/li>\n<li>Global South\u00a0author\u00a0affiliations\u202fincreased 6% from 2024 and 10% from 2023.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These trends underscore the increasing globalization and diversification of research output.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Supporting responsible use of journal metrics<\/b><\/p>\n<p>To support more balanced and contextual interpretation,\u00a0the\u00a0JCR\u00a0provides\u00a0a range of complementary indicators beyond the Journal Impact Factor, including field-normalized metrics such as the Journal Citation Indicator (JCI), descriptive\u00a0data\u00a0and category-level benchmarks.\u00a0The journal-level indicators contained within the JCR are designed to support journal evaluation, not to assess the performance of individual researchers or articles.<\/p>\n<p>This multidimensional approach enables publishers,\u00a0librarians\u00a0and researchers to interpret journal performance within the\u00a0appropriate disciplinary\u00a0and methodological context, supporting more informed decision-making.<\/p>\n<p><b>A consistent and trusted foundation for the global research community<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Consistency\u00a0remains\u00a0a defining strength of Journal Citation Reports. Stable methodology and dependable year-on-year data enable stakeholders to:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Evaluate journal performance<\/li>\n<li>Support collection and funding decisions<\/li>\n<li>Interpret trends across disciplines over time.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4713133-1&amp;h=177708755&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flinkprotect.cudasvc.com%2Furl%3Fa%3Dhttps%253a%252f%252fclarivate.com%252facademia-government%252fscientific-and-academic-research%252fresearch-funding-analytics%252fjournal-citation-reports%252f%253futm_campaign%253djcr_launch_retention_ag_ra_global_2026%2526utm_content%253dpress_release%2526utm_term%253dearned_press%2526campaignname%253dJCR_Launch_Retention_AG_RA_Global_2026%2526campaignid%253d701QO000016sBSPYA2%26c%3DE%2C1%2CkqbU-rqRov-f2_j507giJP0RJ0fs0tIcxUUGuhEj0O_kTabMcgEC5mP7gZ7Ps0hsc5y49HDBIcn1wJoWyFEOsuFIODX5JuSmuwQDZsNREORJnSgST9Ei%26typo%3D1&amp;a=Learn+more%E2%80%AFabout%E2%80%AFthe+Journal+Citation+Reports%E2%80%AF2026%C2%A0release.%E2%80%AF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Learn more<\/b><b>\u202fabout<\/b><b>\u202fthe Journal Citation Reports<\/b><b>\u202f2026<\/b><b>\u00a0release.<\/b>\u202f<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Notes to editors:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>About Clarivate<\/b>\u00a0<br \/>Clarivate is a leading global provider of transformative intelligence. We offer enriched data, insights &amp; analytics, workflow solutions and expert services in the areas of Academia &amp; Government, Intellectual Property and Life Sciences &amp; Healthcare. For more information, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4713133-1&amp;h=3413731779&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flinkprotect.cudasvc.com%2Furl%3Fa%3Dhttp%253a%252f%252fwww.clarivate.com%252f%26c%3DE%2C1%2CoNiWBTd7gWj5wp3uoEqBhAV6nhzzN0sZ6GhvaKp4Oone01Nd1dflJ80g7Icvsfu0nBUGuCETkTxJSJs1wjHCr03gb58NWOsDKcviyHVIXaiGwbB-dpai%26typo%3D1&amp;a=www.clarivate.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.clarivate.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Media contact:<\/b><br \/>Amy Bourke-Waite, Senior Director External Communications<br \/><a href=\"mailto:newsroom@clarivate.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">newsroom@clarivate.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/1159266\/Clarivate_Logo_v1.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\"\/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i>Advancing transparency and responsible journal evaluation<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">LONDON<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">June 17, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced the release of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4713133-1&amp;h=3376638855&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flinkprotect.cudasvc.com%2Furl%3Fa%3Dhttps%253a%252f%252fclarivate.com%252facademia-government%252fscientific-and-academic-research%252fresearch-funding-analytics%252fjournal-citation-reports%252f%253futm_campaign%253djcr_launch_retention_ag_ra_global_2026%2526utm_content%253dpress_release%2526utm_term%253dearned_press%2526campaignname%253dJCR_Launch_Retention_AG_RA_Global_2026%2526campaignid%253d701QO000016sBSPYA2%26c%3DE%2C1%2Ct8UIuG722jOnd-ENr06GEKmTCwvaRGaPRuWW8Yx1tz1ily2i51b3UIZjxFhbthkqLObZIGpO5CL0H2tdsT81xnM-7U2rmRCDlKe683vZ6KcBWIqZ0lTDDM7qmFvX%26typo%3D1&amp;a=Journal+Citation+Reports%C2%A02026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Journal Citation Reports\u00a02026<\/a>.\u00a0Now in its sixth decade, Journal Citation Reports\u00a0(JCR)\u00a0continues to provide a publisher-neutral framework for assessing journal influence across the global research ecosystem.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 edition builds on a series of recent enhancements designed to improve consistency,\u00a0transparency\u00a0and inclusivity in journal-level metrics.\u00a0It\u00a0includes metrics for 22,643 journals across 254 categories, reflecting the breadth and diversity of scholarly publishing worldwide.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Bar Veinstein, President, Academia &amp; Government at Clarivate, said: &#8220;As scholarly publishing continues to evolve, we\u00a0remain\u00a0focused on helping publishers, librarians and researchers make informed decisions with confidence.\u00a0The Journal Citation Reports\u00a02026\u00a0reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting the research community with trusted,\u00a0transparent\u00a0and context-rich journal intelligence.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our\u00a0publisher-neutral approach, ongoing refinements and focus on research integrity\u00a0means that\u00a0JCR continues to serve as a gold-standard benchmark for the global scholarly community,\u00a0over fifty years\u00a0after its\u00a0first publication.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>New data highlights growing diversification of research<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The 2026 release, reflecting 2025 data, highlights several notable trends shaping scholarly publishing:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Expansion of global participation: 521 journals received a Journal Impact Factor for the first time,\u00a0from\u00a047 countries\/regions.\u00a0Of these\u00a0journals,\u00a058%\u00a0are\u00a0based outside the United States and Western Europe<\/li>\n<li>Shifts in author geography:\u00a0Mainland\u00a0China and the United States\u00a0remain\u00a0the most represented countries\/regions, accounting for 48% of author affiliations<\/li>\n<li>Global South representation continues to grow. The countries\/regions\u00a0with the largest increases\u202fin\u00a0author\u00a0representation\u202ffrom 2023 to\u202f2025\u202fare\u00a0Mainland\u00a0China (23%) and India (12%)<\/li>\n<li>Global South\u00a0author\u00a0affiliations\u202fincreased 6% from 2024 and 10% from 2023.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These trends underscore the increasing globalization and diversification of research output.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Supporting responsible use of journal metrics<\/b><\/p>\n<p>To support more balanced and contextual interpretation,\u00a0the\u00a0JCR\u00a0provides\u00a0a range of complementary indicators beyond the Journal Impact Factor, including field-normalized metrics such as the Journal Citation Indicator (JCI), descriptive\u00a0data\u00a0and category-level benchmarks.\u00a0The journal-level indicators contained within the JCR are designed to support journal evaluation, not to assess the performance of individual researchers or articles.<\/p>\n<p>This multidimensional approach enables publishers,\u00a0librarians\u00a0and researchers to interpret journal performance within the\u00a0appropriate disciplinary\u00a0and methodological context, supporting more informed decision-making.<\/p>\n<p><b>A consistent and trusted foundation for the global research community<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Consistency\u00a0remains\u00a0a defining strength of Journal Citation Reports. Stable methodology and dependable year-on-year data enable stakeholders to:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Evaluate journal performance<\/li>\n<li>Support collection and funding decisions<\/li>\n<li>Interpret trends across disciplines over time.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4713133-1&amp;h=177708755&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flinkprotect.cudasvc.com%2Furl%3Fa%3Dhttps%253a%252f%252fclarivate.com%252facademia-government%252fscientific-and-academic-research%252fresearch-funding-analytics%252fjournal-citation-reports%252f%253futm_campaign%253djcr_launch_retention_ag_ra_global_2026%2526utm_content%253dpress_release%2526utm_term%253dearned_press%2526campaignname%253dJCR_Launch_Retention_AG_RA_Global_2026%2526campaignid%253d701QO000016sBSPYA2%26c%3DE%2C1%2CkqbU-rqRov-f2_j507giJP0RJ0fs0tIcxUUGuhEj0O_kTabMcgEC5mP7gZ7Ps0hsc5y49HDBIcn1wJoWyFEOsuFIODX5JuSmuwQDZsNREORJnSgST9Ei%26typo%3D1&amp;a=Learn+more%E2%80%AFabout%E2%80%AFthe+Journal+Citation+Reports%E2%80%AF2026%C2%A0release.%E2%80%AF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Learn more<\/b><b>\u202fabout<\/b><b>\u202fthe Journal Citation Reports<\/b><b>\u202f2026<\/b><b>\u00a0release.<\/b>\u202f<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Notes to editors:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>About Clarivate<\/b>\u00a0<br \/>Clarivate is a leading global provider of transformative intelligence. We offer enriched data, insights &amp; analytics, workflow solutions and expert services in the areas of Academia &amp; Government, Intellectual Property and Life Sciences &amp; Healthcare. 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