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Aims and Scope
Drug Discovery Today is a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal that is published by Elsevier. It was established in 1996 and publishes reviews on all aspects of preclinical drug discovery from target identification and validation through hit identification, lead identification and optimisation, to candidate selection. Less
Drug Discovery Today Key Metrics
CiteScore 
14.7
Eigenfactor
0.01 - 0.05
Impact Factor
5 - 10
SJR
Q1Pharmacology
SNIP
1.92
Time to Accept
3
Mo
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% of papers by time taken from submission to publication
0 to 3 months56%
4 to 6 months35%
7 to 9 months5%
Above 9 months3%
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Topics Covered on Drug Discovery Today
Virus
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Drug discovery
Translational research
Cancer therapy
Drug delivery
Circadian clock
Central nervous system
Artificial intelligence
Reactive oxygen species
3D printing
Pathogenic bacteria
Parkinson's disease
Pharmaceutical industry
Triple helix
Chronic pain
Inflammasome
Fda approval
Drug design
Lung cancer
Drug Discovery Today Journal Specifications
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | ELSEVIER SCI LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1996 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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FAQs on Drug Discovery Today
How long has Drug Discovery Today been actively publishing? 
Drug Discovery Today has been in operation since 1996 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of Drug Discovery Today?
Drug Discovery Today published with a Monthly frequency.
How many articles did Drug Discovery Today publish last year?
In 2023, Drug Discovery Today publsihed 273 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for Drug Discovery Today?
For Drug Discovery Today, eISSN is 1878-5832 and pISSN is 1359-6446.
What is Citescore for Drug Discovery Today?
Citescore for Drug Discovery Today is 14.7.
What is SNIP score for Drug Discovery Today?
SNIP score for Drug Discovery Today is 1.92.
What is the SJR for Drug Discovery Today?
SJR for Drug Discovery Today is Q1.
Who is the publisher of Drug Discovery Today?
ELSEVIER SCI LTD is the publisher of Drug Discovery Today.
