Cell Transplantation Journal Citation Rate 2026
0963-6897
eISSN 1555-3892
SAGE
US
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About Cell Transplantation
Cell Transplantation (CT) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Mesenchymal stem cell research and Nerve injury and regeneration, published by SAGE in US, catalogued under ISSN 0963-6897 (e-ISSN 1555-3892). 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 5,258 works and 150,942 citations, with an h-index of 138.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 72 days.
Cell Transplantation Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Cell Transplantation has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.50, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Mesenchymal stem cell research 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 Transplantation makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 72 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Cell Transplantation 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 Transplantation against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Cell Transplantation
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 72 days.
- This journal covers Mesenchymal stem cell research, Nerve injury and regeneration, Pancreatic function and diabetes. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Cell Transplantation Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0963-6897 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1555-3892 |
| Publisher | SAGE |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~72 days to first decision |
| h-index | 138 |
| Total Works | 5,229 |
| Total Citations | 151,618 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 3.64 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Cell Transplantation is published by SAGE and based in United States. It publishes on an open-access basis.
In our subject taxonomy, Cell Transplantation is classified under Mesenchymal stem cell research, Nerve injury and regeneration, Pancreatic function and diabetes and Pluripotent Stem Cells Research.
Cell Transplantation is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
For prospective authors, Cell Transplantation returns a first decision in about 72 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 5,229 works that have together drawn 151,618 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 138; 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 3.64.
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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 | 91 | 282 |
| 2024 | 92 | 673 |
| 2023 | 111 | 1,080 |
| 2022 | 106 | 1,341 |
| 2021 | 142 | 2,766 |
| 2020 | 210 | 3,705 |
| 2019 | 133 | 4,549 |
| 2018 | 188 | 8,256 |
| 2017 | 144 | 5,046 |
| 2016 | 235 | 9,116 |
| 2015 | 110 | 4,516 |
| 2014 | 134 | 4,959 |
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