RNA (journal)
Encyclopedia
RNA is a peer-reviewed
scientific journal
that focuses on all aspects of RNA
molecules; both their structures, metabolism, functions and evolution. The journal was first published in March 1995 by Cambridge University Press
, then from 2003 by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
. It is published on behalf of the RNA Society.
The 2008 impact factor
was 5.018. The most citing journals were Nucleic Acids Research
, Journal of Biological Chemistry
, Molecular and Cellular Biology, PNAS
and Molecular Cell
.
Peer review
Peer review is a process of self-regulation by a profession or a process of evaluation involving qualified individuals within the relevant field. Peer review methods are employed to maintain standards, improve performance and provide credibility...
scientific journal
Scientific journal
In academic publishing, a scientific journal is a periodical publication intended to further the progress of science, usually by reporting new research. There are thousands of scientific journals in publication, and many more have been published at various points in the past...
that focuses on all aspects of RNA
RNA
Ribonucleic acid , or RNA, is one of the three major macromolecules that are essential for all known forms of life....
molecules; both their structures, metabolism, functions and evolution. The journal was first published in March 1995 by Cambridge University Press
Cambridge University Press
Cambridge University Press is the publishing business of the University of Cambridge. Granted letters patent by Henry VIII in 1534, it is the world's oldest publishing house, and the second largest university press in the world...
, then from 2003 by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press was founded in 1933 to aid in Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's purpose of furthering the advance and spread of scientific knowledge....
. It is published on behalf of the RNA Society.
The 2008 impact factor
Impact factor
The impact factor, often abbreviated IF, is a measure reflecting the average number of citations to articles published in science and social science journals. It is frequently used as a proxy for the relative importance of a journal within its field, with journals with higher impact factors deemed...
was 5.018. The most citing journals were Nucleic Acids Research
Nucleic Acids Research
Nucleic Acids Research is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Oxford University Press. It covers research on nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, and related work. Some of its content is available under an open access license. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal's 2010...
, Journal of Biological Chemistry
Journal of Biological Chemistry
The Journal of Biological Chemistry is a weekly peer-reviewed scientific journal that was established in 1905. Since 1925 it is published by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. It covers research in any area of biochemistry or molecular biology. The editor-in-chief is...
, Molecular and Cellular Biology, PNAS
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, usually referred to as PNAS, is the official journal of the United States National Academy of Sciences...
and Molecular Cell
Molecular Cell
Molecular Cell publishes research articles and review material that focus on analyzes at the molecular level, with an emphasis on new mechanistic insights. Launched in 1997, Molecular Cell publishes 24 issues a year. The impact factor of Molecular Cell in 2009 is 14.608....
.