Cell Metabolism Journal Citation Rate 2026
1550-4131
eISSN 1932-7420
Elsevier
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Fast Review Verified Publisher
About Cell Metabolism
Cell Metabolism (CM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Elsevier in US, catalogued under ISSN 1550-4131 (e-ISSN 1932-7420). 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 39 days.
Cell Metabolism Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Cell Metabolism has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.50, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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 Metabolism operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 39 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Cell Metabolism 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 Metabolism against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Cell Metabolism
- The average time from submission to first decision is 39 days, which is moderate for the field.
| ISSN (Print) | 1550-4131 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1932-7420 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~39 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Cell Metabolism is published by Elsevier and based in United States.
For prospective authors, Cell Metabolism returns a first decision in about 39 days (moderate 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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Last updated: Mar 20, 2026
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