Cell and Tissue Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
0302-766X
eISSN 1432-0878
Springer Nature
DE
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Cell and Tissue Research
Cell and Tissue Research (CTR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Barrier Structure and Function Studies and Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research, published by Springer Nature in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0302-766X (e-ISSN 1432-0878). 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.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 103 days.
Cell and Tissue Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Cell and Tissue Research has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.50, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Barrier Structure and Function Studies 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 and Tissue Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 103 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Cell and Tissue Research 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 and Tissue Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Cell and Tissue Research
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 103 days.
- This journal covers Barrier Structure and Function Studies, Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research, Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Cell and Tissue … Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0302-766X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1432-0878 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~103 days to first decision |
| h-index | 228 |
| Total Works | 19,928 |
| Total Citations | 686,871 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.80 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Cell and Tissue Research is published by Springer Nature and based in Germany. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 4790.
In our subject taxonomy, Cell and Tissue Research is classified under Barrier Structure and Function Studies, Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research, Neuropeptides and Animal Physiology and Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research.
Cell and Tissue Research is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, Cell and Tissue Research returns a first decision in about 103 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 19,928 works that have together drawn 686,871 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 228; 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 2.80.
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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 | 87 | 159 |
| 2024 | 87 | 475 |
| 2023 | 121 | 1,179 |
| 2022 | 171 | 2,445 |
| 2021 | 229 | 5,134 |
| 2020 | 176 | 4,539 |
| 2019 | 177 | 5,133 |
| 2018 | 212 | 9,955 |
| 2017 | 207 | 8,838 |
| 2016 | 205 | 9,825 |
| 2015 | 263 | 8,647 |
| 2014 | 310 | 12,823 |
Journal at a Glance
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