Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences Journal Citation Rate 2026
1420-9071
eISSN 1420-9071
Springer
CH
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier Fast Review Verified Publisher
About Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences
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. OpenAlex records 35,396 works and 1,046,664 citations, with an h-index of 330.
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.
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| 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 |
| h-index | 333 |
| Total Works | 35,496 |
| Total Citations | 1,063,089 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 7.19 (OpenAlex) |
| 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 and OpenAlex. 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).
OpenAlex records 35,496 works that have together drawn 1,063,089 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 333; 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 7.19.
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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 | 464 | 2,441 |
| 2024 | 503 | 7,378 |
| 2023 | 370 | 7,065 |
| 2022 | 584 | 19,364 |
| 2021 | 350 | 16,443 |
| 2020 | 302 | 18,004 |
| 2019 | 416 | 31,149 |
| 2018 | 261 | 21,666 |
| 2017 | 287 | 26,639 |
| 2016 | 326 | 33,929 |
| 2015 | 310 | 28,117 |
| 2014 | 268 | 23,435 |
Journal at a Glance
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Research Highlights
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