DNA and Cell Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1044-5498
eISSN 1557-7430
Mary Ann Liebert
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Fast Review
About DNA and Cell Biology
DNA and Cell Biology (DCB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research and Epigenetics and DNA Methylation, published by Mary Ann Liebert in US, catalogued under ISSN 1044-5498 (e-ISSN 1557-7430). 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 4,092 works and 108,285 citations, with an h-index of 115.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 18 days.
DNA and Cell Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
DNA and Cell Biology has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.50, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Cancer-related molecular mechanisms 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.
DNA and Cell Biology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 18 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in DNA and Cell Biology 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 DNA and Cell Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for DNA and Cell Biology
- Expect a fast turnaround — typical first decisions arrive within 18 days.
- This journal covers Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research, Epigenetics and DNA Methylation, MicroRNA in disease regulation. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1044-5498 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1557-7430 |
| Publisher | Mary Ann Liebert |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~18 days to first decision |
| h-index | 115 |
| Total Works | 4,064 |
| Total Citations | 108,630 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.60 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
DNA and Cell Biology is published by Mary Ann Liebert and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, DNA and Cell Biology is classified under Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research, Epigenetics and DNA Methylation, MicroRNA in disease regulation and RNA Research and Splicing.
DNA and Cell Biology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, DNA and Cell Biology returns a first decision in about 18 days (fast for its field).
OpenAlex records 4,064 works that have together drawn 108,630 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 115; 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 2.60.
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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 | 64 | 89 |
| 2024 | 63 | 327 |
| 2023 | 77 | 556 |
| 2022 | 101 | 936 |
| 2021 | 143 | 1,826 |
| 2020 | 224 | 3,905 |
| 2019 | 173 | 4,301 |
| 2018 | 135 | 2,703 |
| 2017 | 138 | 3,980 |
| 2016 | 101 | 2,625 |
| 2015 | 89 | 2,315 |
| 2014 | 117 | 2,622 |
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