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Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1420-9071 eISSN 1420-9071 Springer CH

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About Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences
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Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences (CMLS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Biology (General) and Microbiology, published by Springer in CH and in circulation since 2025, catalogued under ISSN 1420-9071 (e-ISSN 1420-9071). 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, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $4390 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track.

Authors typically receive a first decision in around 22 days.

Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.50, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Biology (General) 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, Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $4390 USD. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 22 days — fast by sector standards.

Researchers looking to publish in Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences 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 Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences
  • Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 22 days.
  • Budget $4390 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Biology (General), Microbiology. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Cellular and Molecular … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+368%
Field avg: 13.77
APC vs Field Avg
-99%
Field avg: $327988

Compared against 5 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 1420-9071
ISSN (Online) 1420-9071
Publisher Springer
Country Switzerland
Established 2025
APC / Cost $4390 EUR
Review Speed ~22 days to first decision
DOAJ Listed
In-depth profile & metrics

Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences is published by Springer, based in Switzerland and in publication since 2025. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of EUR 4390.

In our subject taxonomy, Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences is classified under Biology (General) and Microbiology.

Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.

For prospective authors, Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences returns a first decision in about 22 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences

Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 64.500 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences is an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences is $4390 EUR.

The average time from submission to first decision at Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences is approximately 22 days.

Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences is published by Springer.

Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

Yes — Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences is indexed in DOAJ.

The ISSN of Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences is 1420-9071. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1420-9071.

Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 64.50, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated July 2026

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OpenAlex
Unverified
DOAJ
Indexed OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
64.500
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2024
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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