Cell Reports Journal Citation Rate 2026
2211-1247
eISSN 2639-1856
Elsevier
US
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier Verified Publisher
About Cell Reports
Cell Reports (CR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Epigenetics and DNA Methylation and Immune Cell Function and Interaction, published by Elsevier in US, catalogued under ISSN 2211-1247 (e-ISSN 2639-1856). 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 is fully open access. OpenAlex records 17,110 works and 1,056,104 citations, with an h-index of 325.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 55 days.
Cell Reports Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Cell Reports has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.50, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Epigenetics and DNA Methylation 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Cell Reports makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 55 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Cell Reports 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 Reports against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Cell Reports
- The average time from submission to first decision is 55 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Epigenetics and DNA Methylation, Immune Cell Function and Interaction, Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Cell Reports Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2211-1247 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2639-1856 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~55 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Cell Reports is published by Elsevier and based in United States. It publishes on an open-access basis.
In our subject taxonomy, Cell Reports is classified under Epigenetics and DNA Methylation, Immune Cell Function and Interaction, Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research and RNA Research and Splicing.
For prospective authors, Cell Reports returns a first decision in about 55 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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Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Cellular and subcellular specialization enables biology-constrained deep learning
Alessandro R. Galloni, Ajay Peddada, Yash Chennawar • 2026
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Genome-wide identification and characterization of QTLs for transcriptional noise in human midbrain cells
Naoki Hirose, Shota Mizuno, Yuki Niwa • 2026
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EPR-refined atomistic molecular dynamics delivers predictive spectroscopy in self-organized soft matter systems
Mark R. Wilson, Vasily S. Oganesyan • 2026
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