Cell

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About Cell

Cell is a prominent academic journal specializing in Cell Biology, Genetics and Life Sciences. Published by Elsevier in US, the journal serves as an essential platform for researchers to share high-quality scholarly work. It is a subscription-based publication identified by ISSN 0092-8674. With a current Impact Factor of 64.500, Cell maintains rigorous standards of Peer Review and academic excellence. The journal aims to advance the boundaries of knowledge within its research areas and provides valuable insights for the global scientific community.

Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis

Based on current metadata, Cell maintains a high-tier position in the US academic market. With an impact factor of 64.50, it remains a highly cited venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields.

Submission Tips for Cell
  • Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 94 days.
  • Budget $9900 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Cell Biology, Genetics, Life Sciences. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Cell Compares
Impact Factor vs Field Avg
+78%
Field avg: 36.23
APC vs Field Avg
+92%
Field avg: $5153

Compared against 6 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0092-8674
ISSN (Online) 1097-4172
Publisher Elsevier
Country United States
Established 1974
APC / Cost $9900 USD
About Cell

Cell is a prominent academic journal specializing in Cell Biology, Genetics and Life Sciences. Published by Elsevier in US, the journal serves as an essential platform for researchers to share high-quality scholarly work. It is a subscription-based publication identified by ISSN 0092-8674. With a current impact factor of 64.500, Cell maintains rigorous standards of peer review and academic excellence. The journal aims to advance the boundaries of knowledge within its research areas and provides valuable insights for the global scientific community.

Research Areas
Frequently Asked Questions about Cell

The current impact factor of Cell is 64.500.

No, Cell is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Cell is $9900 USD.

The average time from submission to first decision at Cell is approximately 94 days.

Cell is published by Elsevier.
Live Indexing Status
Updated March 2026

Track real-time indexing metrics to ensure this journal meets your academic requirements.

OpenAlex
Unverified
DOAJ
Non-OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Impact Factor
64.500
Current Impact Factor
Historical Trend

The impact factor has grown by 78% over the last 5 years (from 36.200 to 64.500), indicating rising influence and citation activity in its field.

Impact Factors by Year
Year Value Source
2024 64.500 Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate)
2023 61.275 Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate)
2022 66.800 Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate)
2021 41.500 Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate)
2020 38.600 Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate)
Journal Metrics
94
Days to Decision
Metadata

Last updated: Mar 20, 2026

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