Stem Cells Journal Citation Rate 2026
1066-5099
eISSN 1549-4918
Oxford University Press
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Stem Cells
Stem Cells (SC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering CRISPR and Genetic Engineering and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, published by Oxford University Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 1066-5099 (e-ISSN 1549-4918). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.93 (Q2 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 (APC ~$4140 USD). OpenAlex records 6,571 works and 477,374 citations, with an h-index of 286.
Stem Cells Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Stem Cells has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.93, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the CRISPR and Genetic Engineering 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.
Stem Cells operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Stem Cells 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 Stem Cells against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Stem Cells
- Budget $4140 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Mesenchymal stem cell research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1066-5099 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1549-4918 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $4140 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Stem Cells is published by Oxford University Press and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4140.
In our subject taxonomy, Stem Cells is classified under CRISPR and Genetic Engineering, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Mesenchymal stem cell research and Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms.
Stem Cells is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.935.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.935 | 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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Wound pathophysiology and healing dynamics for stem cell-mediated therapeutics in different skin wounds
Fatima Jameel, Iqra Sahibdad, Sidra Ghulam Muhammad • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S65139510
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