Cell Journal Citation Rate 2026
0092-8674
eISSN 1097-4172
Elsevier
US
Hybrid Top Tier Verified Publisher
About Cell
Cell (C) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cell Biology and Genetics, published by Elsevier in US and in circulation since 1974, catalogued under ISSN 0092-8674 (e-ISSN 1097-4172). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.50 — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a hybrid open-access model (APC ~$9900 USD).
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 94 days.
Cell Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Cell has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.50 within the Cell Biology research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Cell operates a hybrid open-access model — authors may pay an APC of approximately $9900 USD to make individual articles open access, while the rest remain subscription-only. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 94 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Cell should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Cell against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Cell
- Average time to first decision: 94 days.
How Cell Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0092-8674 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1097-4172 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United States |
| Established | 1974 |
| APC / Cost | $9900 USD |
| Review Speed | ~94 days to first decision |
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Live Indexing Status
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has grown by 78% over the last 5 years (from 36.200 to 64.500), indicating rising influence.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64.500 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 61.275 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2022 | 66.800 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2021 | 41.500 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2020 | 38.600 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Is asciminib an effective tyrosine kinase inhibitor for chronic myeloid leukemia patients with tyrosine kinase inhibitor resistance?
Musab M. A. Omar, Majed A Alanazi, Denise E. Jackson • 2026
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The Double-Edged Sword Effect of the Fibrinolytic System in Alzheimer’s Disease
Mingqing Tang, Meimei Liang, Xianying Zhang • 2026
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Hallmarks of the pre-disease state: prevention and control of the pre-disease state, a tipping point between health and disease
Pei Chen, Tong Wang, Rui Liu • 2026
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Sugen kinase 495 promotes the proliferation, migration and invasion of lung squamous cell carcinoma cells by targeting Foxo1 transcription factor
Yuanmei Lou, Jun Chen, Yangpeng Tang • 2026
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MYBPC3 (c.194 C > T) mutation-mediated RyR2 dysfunction contributes to pathogenic phenotypes of DCM revealed by HiPSC modeling
Manting Xie, Bingbing Xie, Liang Huang • 2026
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