Aging Cell Journal Citation Rate 2026
1474-9718
eISSN 1474-9726
Wiley
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier Verified Publisher
About Aging Cell
Aging Cell (AC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Adipose Tissue and Metabolism and Epigenetics and DNA Methylation, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1474-9718 (e-ISSN 1474-9726). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.50 (Q1 quartile) — 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 is fully open access. OpenAlex records 4,230 works and 243,040 citations, with an h-index of 219.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 60 days.
Aging Cell Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Aging Cell has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.50, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Adipose Tissue and Metabolism 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Aging Cell makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 60 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Aging 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 Aging Cell against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Aging Cell
- The average time from submission to first decision is 60 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Adipose Tissue and Metabolism, Epigenetics and DNA Methylation, Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Aging Cell Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1474-9718 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1474-9726 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~60 days to first decision |
| h-index | 220 |
| Total Works | 4,267 |
| Total Citations | 245,980 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 6.09 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Aging Cell is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It publishes on an open-access basis.
In our subject taxonomy, Aging Cell is classified under Adipose Tissue and Metabolism, Epigenetics and DNA Methylation, Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms and Mitochondrial Function and Pathology.
Aging Cell is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, Aging Cell returns a first decision in about 60 days (moderate for its field).
OpenAlex records 4,267 works that have together drawn 245,980 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 220; its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 61.275 (2023) to 64.500 (2024); OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 6.09.
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Live Indexing Status
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 61.275 to 64.500), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64.500 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 61.275 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 428 | 2,008 |
| 2024 | 392 | 4,960 |
| 2023 | 322 | 7,775 |
| 2022 | 237 | 8,284 |
| 2021 | 247 | 11,815 |
| 2020 | 222 | 12,638 |
| 2019 | 208 | 16,273 |
| 2018 | 177 | 14,636 |
| 2017 | 159 | 12,942 |
| 2016 | 127 | 9,831 |
| 2015 | 141 | 17,872 |
| 2014 | 106 | 7,362 |
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