Molecular Biology of the Cell Journal Citation Rate 2026
1059-1524
eISSN 1939-4586
American Society for Cell Biology
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Molecular Biology of the Cell
Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by American Society for Cell Biology in US, catalogued under ISSN 1059-1524 (e-ISSN 1939-4586). 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.
Molecular Biology of the Cell Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Molecular Biology of the Cell 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.
Molecular Biology of the Cell operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Molecular Biology of the 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 Molecular Biology of the Cell against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 1059-1524 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1939-4586 |
| Publisher | American Society for Cell Biology |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| h-index | 299 |
| Total Works | 11,572 |
| Total Citations | 871,062 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 3.62 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Molecular Biology of the Cell is published by American Society for Cell Biology and based in United States.
Editorially, Molecular Biology of the Cell concentrates on Cellular transport and secretion, Microtubule and mitosis dynamics and Cellular Mechanics and Interactions, within the broader field of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology.
Molecular Biology of the Cell is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 11,572 works that have together drawn 871,062 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 299; 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 3.62.
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Live Indexing Status
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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 | 226 | 604 |
| 2024 | 193 | 1,353 |
| 2023 | 206 | 1,950 |
| 2022 | 256 | 2,721 |
| 2021 | 242 | 4,656 |
| 2020 | 249 | 6,514 |
| 2019 | 277 | 7,534 |
| 2018 | 291 | 8,517 |
| 2017 | 401 | 16,265 |
| 2016 | 395 | 17,617 |
| 2015 | 402 | 16,862 |
| 2014 | 418 | 21,624 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Mar 15, 2026
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