Cell Host & Microbe Journal Citation Rate 2026
1931-3128
eISSN 1934-6069
Elsevier
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Verified Publisher
About Cell Host & Microbe
Cell Host & Microbe (CHM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research and Gut microbiota and health, published by Elsevier in US, catalogued under ISSN 1931-3128 (e-ISSN 1934-6069). 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 3,627 works and 435,507 citations, with an h-index of 316.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 105 days.
Cell Host & Microbe Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Cell Host & Microbe has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.50, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research 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 Host & Microbe operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 105 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Cell Host & Microbe 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 Host & Microbe against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Cell Host & Microbe
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 105 days.
- This journal covers Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research, Gut microbiota and health, HIV Research and Treatment. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1931-3128 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1934-6069 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~105 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Cell Host & Microbe is published by Elsevier and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, Cell Host & Microbe is classified under Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research, Gut microbiota and health, HIV Research and Treatment and Mosquito-borne diseases and control.
For prospective authors, Cell Host & Microbe returns a first decision in about 105 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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