Cytokine Journal Citation Rate 2026
1043-4666
eISSN 1096-0023
Elsevier BV
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Cytokine
Cytokine (C) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Chemokine receptors and signaling and Cytokine Signaling Pathways and Interactions, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1043-4666 (e-ISSN 1096-0023). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.84 (Q2 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 (APC ~$2910 USD). OpenAlex records 11,964 works and 259,122 citations, with an h-index of 173.
Cytokine Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Cytokine has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.84, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Chemokine receptors and signaling 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.
Cytokine operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Cytokine 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 Cytokine against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Cytokine
- Budget $2910 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Chemokine receptors and signaling, Cytokine Signaling Pathways and Interactions, Immune Cell Function and Interaction. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Cytokine Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1043-4666 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1096-0023 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2910 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Cytokine is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2910.
In our subject taxonomy, Cytokine is classified under Chemokine receptors and signaling, Cytokine Signaling Pathways and Interactions, Immune Cell Function and Interaction and Immune Response and Inflammation.
Cytokine is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.843.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.843 | 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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