Cell Systems Journal Citation Rate 2026
2405-4712
eISSN 2405-4720
Elsevier
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Fast Review Verified Publisher
About Cell Systems
Cell Systems (CS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Bioinformatics and Genomic Networks and Cell Image Analysis Techniques, published by Elsevier in NL, catalogued under ISSN 2405-4712 (e-ISSN 2405-4720). 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 1,402 works and 105,595 citations, with an h-index of 139.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 30 days.
Cell Systems Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Cell Systems has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.50, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Bioinformatics and Genomic Networks 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 Systems operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 30 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Cell Systems 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 Systems against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Cell Systems
- Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 30 days.
- This journal covers Bioinformatics and Genomic Networks, Cell Image Analysis Techniques, Gene Regulatory Network Analysis. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Cell Systems Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2405-4712 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2405-4720 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~30 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Cell Systems is published by Elsevier and based in Netherlands.
In our subject taxonomy, Cell Systems is classified under Bioinformatics and Genomic Networks, Cell Image Analysis Techniques, Gene Regulatory Network Analysis and RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms.
For prospective authors, Cell Systems returns a first decision in about 30 days (fast 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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