eLife : Impact Factor & More
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CiteScore 
11.6
Impact Factor
5 - 10
Scite Index
0.93 5-Year SI
SNIP
1.93
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | ELIFE SCIENCES PUBL LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Continuous publication |
| Article Processing Charges | USD 3000 |
| Publication Time | 29 |
| Editorial Review Process | Anonymous peer review |
| General Details | |
| Publication Details | |
| Publication Time | 29 |
| Waiver Policy | Visit website |
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| Information for authors | |
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| Copyright Details | Visit website |
| Deposit Policy | Sherpa/Romeo |
| License type | CC BY, CC0 |
| OA statement | Visit website |
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