Cell Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
1001-0602
eISSN 1748-7838
Springer Nature
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Cell Research
Cell Research (CR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Springer Nature in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1001-0602 (e-ISSN 1748-7838). 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 101 days.
Cell Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Cell Research 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 Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 101 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Cell Research 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 Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Cell Research
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 101 days.
| ISSN (Print) | 1001-0602 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1748-7838 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~101 days to first decision |
| h-index | 273 |
| Total Works | 4,069 |
| Total Citations | 376,975 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 11.27 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Cell Research is published by Springer Nature and based in United Kingdom. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 4990.
Editorially, Cell Research concentrates on CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, Pluripotent Stem Cells Research and RNA modifications and cancer, within the broader field of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology.
Cell Research is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, Cell Research returns a first decision in about 101 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 4,069 works that have together drawn 376,975 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 273; its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 61.275 (2023) to 64.500 (2024); OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 11.27.
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Live Indexing Status
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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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 149 | 1,240 |
| 2024 | 150 | 2,879 |
| 2023 | 150 | 4,197 |
| 2022 | 146 | 6,793 |
| 2021 | 153 | 9,767 |
| 2020 | 188 | 40,272 |
| 2019 | 137 | 13,544 |
| 2018 | 139 | 19,723 |
| 2017 | 158 | 21,549 |
| 2016 | 222 | 23,275 |
| 2015 | 153 | 20,354 |
| 2014 | 174 | 20,611 |
Journal at a Glance
Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.
Top Research Topics
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Research Highlights
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Last updated: Mar 20, 2026
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