Cancer Cell International Journal Citation Rate 2026
1475-2867
Springer Nature
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About Cancer Cell International
Cancer Cell International (CCI) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cancer Cells and Metastasis and Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research, published by Springer Nature in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1475-2867. 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 4,880 works and 131,348 citations, with an h-index of 117.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 98 days.
Cancer Cell International Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Cancer Cell International has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.50, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Cancer Cells and Metastasis 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, Cancer Cell International makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 98 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Cancer Cell International 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 Cancer Cell International against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Cancer Cell International
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 98 days.
- This journal covers Cancer Cells and Metastasis, Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research, Circular RNAs in diseases. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Cancer Cell International Compares
Compared against 44 journals in the same research areas.
| ISSN (Print) | 1475-2867 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~98 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Cancer Cell International is published by Springer Nature and based in United Kingdom. It publishes on an open-access basis.
In our subject taxonomy, Cancer Cell International is classified under Cancer Cells and Metastasis, Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research, Circular RNAs in diseases and Ferroptosis and cancer prognosis.
For prospective authors, Cancer Cell International returns a first decision in about 98 days (longer for its field).
Its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 61.275 (2023) to 64.500 (2024).
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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.
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Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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