SCI journal data for submission decisions
CAS zones, impact metrics, review times, fees, open-access status and the source behind each figure, in one profile per journal, so you can build a shortlist you can trust.
Key figures keep their source and date; missing data is marked as missing, never guessed.
Browse by goal
Journals that review within 8 weeks, highest impact factor first; then check the scope, the sample size and how each time was measured.
Journals with fast review Level firstCAS Zone 1 journals by edition and category, without mixing different ranking systems.
Top-ranked journals Open accessFully open-access journals, then the APC, waivers and licence terms of each.
Open-access journalsJournal Finder
Your paper finds journals that publish on the same topics; your requirements on zone, fees and review time are then checked against the data, with reasons and risks for every suggestion.
Try the Journal FinderSubjects
Every CAS major category with its journal count, zone breakdown and median review time, and its journals ranked by impact factor.
Browse subjectsOfficial facts, platform statistics and community reports are labelled separately, never blended into one vague score.
Sources, observation dates and parsing evidence are kept; anomalous data is never published silently.
AI reads and explains; hard requirements are checked against structured facts, and no acceptance is promised.
FAQ
Shortlist journals by research topic first, then check each one's CAS zone, review time, fees, open-access policy and indexing status. You can search journals directly, or paste your abstract into the Journal Finder to get a shortlist.
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Journal Ranking places journals in four zones within each subject category, Zone 1 being the highest, and Chinese universities and research institutions widely use it to evaluate publications. JournalCompass shows its 2025 upgraded edition and 2026 Xinrui edition separately, for major and minor categories.
Always confirm the ranking system, the edition year and whether a zone is for the major or the minor category; zones from different sources or years should never be merged into a single number.
No. It narrows the search and explains why each journal is suggested; before submitting, check the journal's website, its aims and scope and its latest policies.