Cell Cycle Journal Citation Rate 2026
1538-4101
eISSN 1551-4005
Informa
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Cell Cycle
Cell Cycle (CC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cancer-related Molecular Pathways and DNA Repair Mechanisms, published by Informa in US, catalogued under ISSN 1538-4101 (e-ISSN 1551-4005). 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 9,864 works and 372,431 citations, with an h-index of 200.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 106 days.
Cell Cycle Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Cell Cycle has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.50, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Cancer-related Molecular Pathways 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 Cycle operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 106 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Cell Cycle 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 Cycle against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Cell Cycle
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 106 days.
- This journal covers Cancer-related Molecular Pathways, DNA Repair Mechanisms, Epigenetics and DNA Methylation. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Cell Cycle Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1538-4101 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1551-4005 |
| Publisher | Informa |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~106 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Cell Cycle is published by Informa and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, Cell Cycle is classified under Cancer-related Molecular Pathways, DNA Repair Mechanisms, Epigenetics and DNA Methylation and Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics.
For prospective authors, Cell Cycle returns a first decision in about 106 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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