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 covering CRISPR and Genetic Engineering and Epigenetics and DNA Methylation, 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. OpenAlex records 4,074 works and 377,308 citations, with an h-index of 274.
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 within the CRISPR and Genetic Engineering 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 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.
- This journal covers CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, Epigenetics and DNA Methylation, Pluripotent Stem Cells Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Cell Research Compares
Compared against 64 journals in the same research areas.
| 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 |
In-depth profile & metrics
Cell Research is published by Springer Nature and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Cell Research is classified under CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, Epigenetics and DNA Methylation, Pluripotent Stem Cells Research and RNA Research and Splicing.
For prospective authors, Cell Research returns a first decision in about 101 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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Live Indexing Status
Updated March 2026Track real-time indexing metrics to ensure this journal meets your academic requirements.
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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