Molecular Cell Journal Citation Rate 2026
1097-2765
eISSN 1097-4164
Elsevier
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Verified Publisher
About Molecular Cell
Molecular Cell (MC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Elsevier in US, catalogued under ISSN 1097-2765 (e-ISSN 1097-4164). 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 Cell Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Molecular 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 Cell operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Molecular 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 Cell against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 1097-2765 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1097-4164 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| h-index | 534 |
| Total Works | 10,644 |
| Total Citations | 1,748,810 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 13.80 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Molecular Cell is published by Elsevier and based in United States. OpenAlex lists an article-processing charge of about USD 10400.
Editorially, Molecular Cell concentrates on RNA Research and Splicing, RNA modifications and cancer and RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms, within the broader field of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology.
Molecular Cell is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 10,644 works that have together drawn 1,748,810 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 534; 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 13.80.
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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 | 367 | 3,899 |
| 2024 | 424 | 10,412 |
| 2023 | 406 | 18,503 |
| 2022 | 397 | 25,904 |
| 2021 | 443 | 33,870 |
| 2020 | 424 | 43,888 |
| 2019 | 437 | 61,609 |
| 2018 | 445 | 64,557 |
| 2017 | 388 | 68,513 |
| 2016 | 413 | 65,453 |
| 2015 | 408 | 75,549 |
| 2014 | 389 | 71,646 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Mar 15, 2026
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