Eukaryotic Cell Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1535-9778 eISSN 1535-9786 American Society for Microbiology US

Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier

About Eukaryotic Cell
{# Self-contained "answer block": one dense, LLM-quotable paragraph stating every core fact with an explicit as-of year, server-rendered and unique per journal. This is the canonical fact statement — other sections add narrative, they do not restate these numbers. #}

Eukaryotic Cell (EC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Antifungal resistance and susceptibility and Fungal Infections and Studies, published by American Society for Microbiology in US, catalogued under ISSN 1535-9778 (e-ISSN 1535-9786). 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 2,560 works and 159,176 citations, with an h-index of 163.

Authors typically receive a first decision in around 69 days.

Eukaryotic Cell Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Eukaryotic Cell has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.50, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Antifungal resistance and susceptibility 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, Eukaryotic Cell makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 69 days.

Researchers looking to publish in Eukaryotic Cell 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 Eukaryotic Cell against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Eukaryotic Cell
  • Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 69 days.
  • This journal covers Antifungal resistance and susceptibility, Fungal Infections and Studies, Fungal and yeast genetics research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Eukaryotic Cell Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+1293%
Field avg: 4.63

Compared against 28 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 1535-9778
ISSN (Online) 1535-9786
Publisher American Society for Microbiology
Country United States
APC / Cost Inquire with Publisher
Review Speed ~69 days to first decision
In-depth profile & metrics

Eukaryotic Cell is published by American Society for Microbiology and based in United States. It publishes on an open-access basis.

In our subject taxonomy, Eukaryotic Cell is classified under Antifungal resistance and susceptibility, Fungal Infections and Studies, Fungal and yeast genetics research and Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity.

For prospective authors, Eukaryotic Cell returns a first decision in about 69 days (longer for its field).

Its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 61.275 (2023) to 64.500 (2024).

Research Areas
Links
Frequently Asked Questions about Eukaryotic Cell

Eukaryotic Cell 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, Eukaryotic Cell is an open access journal.

The average time from submission to first decision at Eukaryotic Cell is approximately 69 days.

Eukaryotic Cell is published by American Society for Microbiology.

Eukaryotic Cell 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.

The ISSN of Eukaryotic Cell is 1535-9778. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1535-9786.

Eukaryotic Cell 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 March 2026

Track real-time indexing metrics to ensure this journal meets your academic requirements.

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.

Journal Metrics
69
Days to Decision
Compare Journals

Compare Eukaryotic Cell against similar publications in its field:

Related Journals in Your Field

Metadata

Last updated: Mar 20, 2026

Updated by: system

Get weekly updates for Antifungal resistance and susceptibility journals

Free. Monday morning. New citation rates, CFPs, indexing alerts, predatory watch list. One-click unsubscribe.

Comparison Shortlist
0 journals
Est. APC Budget: $0
Compare Now
Compare 0 Open → Clear
Save your viewing history
You've browsed several journals this session. Sign in to track them in one place and get weekly impact-factor updates.
Save with Google