Aging Cell Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1474-9718 eISSN 1474-9726 Wiley GB

Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier Verified Publisher

About Aging Cell
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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
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+228%
Field avg: 19.67

Compared against 41 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Aging Cell

Aging Cell does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 64.500 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, Aging Cell is an open access journal.

The average time from submission to first decision at Aging Cell is approximately 60 days.

Aging Cell is published by Wiley.

Aging Cell shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Aging Cell is 1474-9718. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1474-9726.

Aging Cell sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 64.50, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated March 2026

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OpenAlex
Unverified
DOAJ
Indexed OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
64.500
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2024
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
YearWorks publishedCitations 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
Journal at a Glance
4,267
Total Works
245,980
Total Citations
220
h-index
6.09
2-Yr Mean Citedness
DOAJ Indexed APC $3790 USD

Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.

Top Research Topics

The areas where Aging Cell most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume. Click a topic to see the best journals for it.

Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms
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Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
307 works
Journal Metrics
60
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