Cell Metabolism Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1550-4131 eISSN 1932-7420 Elsevier US

Q1 Quartile Top Tier Fast Review Verified Publisher

About Cell Metabolism
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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
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cell Metabolism

Cell Metabolism does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 64.500 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Cell Metabolism is not an open access journal.

The average time from submission to first decision at Cell Metabolism is approximately 39 days.

Cell Metabolism is published by Elsevier.

Cell Metabolism is not currently listed in the major indexes we track (Scopus, DOAJ, Web of Science). This is not evidence of predatory practice — many legitimate new or regional journals are not yet indexed — but you should verify its peer-review process, editorial board, and indexing directly with the publisher before submitting.

The ISSN of Cell Metabolism is 1550-4131. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1932-7420.

Cell Metabolism sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 64.50, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated March 2026

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OpenAlex
Unverified
DOAJ
Non-OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
64.500
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2024
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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Days to Decision
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Last updated: Mar 20, 2026

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