Science Bulletin

Science Bulletin is a prestigious, multidisciplinary academic journal published by Elsevier on behalf of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. With the abbreviated title SCI BULL and ISSN 2095-9273, the journal serves as a premier platform for rapid dissemination of significant research findings across the natural sciences, including physics, chemistry, life sciences, earth sciences, engineering, and materials science. The journal’s scope emphasizes high-impact, cutting-edge discoveries that address fundamental scientific questions or offer transformative technological advancements. It welcomes a variety of article types, including original research articles, comprehensive reviews, short communications, and perspectives, with a strong focus on concise, timely, and novel contributions. The primary target audience comprises academic researchers, scientists, and advanced graduate students seeking authoritative, up-to-date insights across multiple scientific disciplines. Notably, Science Bulletin operates as an open access journal, ensuring that all published content is freely accessible worldwide, thereby maximizing visibility and citation potential for authors. The journal holds an extraordinary standing in the field, as reflected by its 2026 Impact Factor of 20.700, placing it firmly within the top Q1 quartile of the JCR rankings. This exceptionally high impact factor, coupled with its rigorous peer-review process and rapid publication model, establishes Science Bulletin as one of the leading general science journals globally, comparable to top-tier titles such as Nature Communications or Science Advances. Its combination of broad scope, open access, and elite impact metrics makes it an essential resource for the global scientific community.