Journal of Cell Science Citation Rate 2026
0021-9533
eISSN 1477-9137
The Company of Biologists
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Journal of Cell Science
Journal of Cell Science (JCS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by The Company of Biologists in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0021-9533 (e-ISSN 1477-9137). 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.
Journal of Cell Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Cell Science has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 64.50, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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.
Journal of Cell Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Cell Science 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 Journal of Cell Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0021-9533 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1477-9137 |
| Publisher | The Company of Biologists |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Cell Science is published by The Company of Biologists and based in United Kingdom.
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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Last updated: Mar 15, 2026
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