Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1081-0706
eISSN 1530-8995
Annual Reviews
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology
Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology (ARCDB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cellular Mechanics and Interactions and Cellular transport and secretion, published by Annual Reviews in US, catalogued under ISSN 1081-0706 (e-ISSN 1530-8995). 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 operates a subscription model. OpenAlex records 1,058 works and 278,537 citations, with an h-index of 289.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 78 days.
Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.50, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Cellular Mechanics and Interactions 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.
Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 78 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology 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 Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Annual Review of Cell and …
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 78 days.
- This journal covers Cellular Mechanics and Interactions, Cellular transport and secretion, Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1081-0706 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1530-8995 |
| Publisher | Annual Reviews |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~78 days to first decision |
| h-index | 290 |
| Total Works | 1,050 |
| Total Citations | 279,904 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 11.43 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology is published by Annual Reviews and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology is classified under Cellular Mechanics and Interactions, Cellular transport and secretion, Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior and Microtubule and mitosis dynamics.
Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology returns a first decision in about 78 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 1,050 works that have together drawn 279,904 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 290; 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 11.43.
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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 | 24 | 166 |
| 2024 | 20 | 528 |
| 2023 | 19 | 870 |
| 2022 | 21 | 1,306 |
| 2021 | 24 | 2,150 |
| 2020 | 24 | 2,428 |
| 2019 | 32 | 4,074 |
| 2018 | 25 | 4,233 |
| 2017 | 29 | 6,369 |
| 2016 | 31 | 5,143 |
| 2015 | 34 | 5,685 |
| 2014 | 29 | 16,505 |
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