Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
2296-634X
Frontiers Media SA
CH
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier Fast Review
About Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology (FCDB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research and Epigenetics and DNA Methylation, published by Frontiers Media SA in CH, catalogued under ISSN 2296-634X. 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 13,731 works and 337,054 citations, with an h-index of 173.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 36 days.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 36 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in Frontiers in Cell and Developmental 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 Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Frontiers in Cell and Developmental …
- The average time from submission to first decision is 36 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research, Epigenetics and DNA Methylation, Ferroptosis and cancer prognosis. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2296-634X |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~36 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology is published by Frontiers Media SA and based in Switzerland. It publishes on an open-access basis.
In our subject taxonomy, Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology is classified under Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research, Epigenetics and DNA Methylation, Ferroptosis and cancer prognosis and MicroRNA in disease regulation.
For prospective authors, Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology returns a first decision in about 36 days (moderate 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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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.
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Research Highlights
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Astrocyte heterogeneity in the neocortex: developmental origins, molecular diversity, and functional implications
Jiafeng Zhou, Riccardo Bocchi • 2026
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